Questions and Answers
What is significant about how the animals arrange themselves as they gather to hear Old Major?
The pigs are at the front with the dogs behind them.
According to Old Major, what is the cause of all the animals' problems?
Man
What motto does Major give the animals?
Whatever goes upon four legs is a friend, whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.
What are the 10 commandments Major gives the animals?
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Describe the events that led to the rebellion.
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What talents is Squealer described as having?
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What are the final Seven Commandments on which Animalism is based?
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How does the behavior of the pigs foreshadow their eventual leadership positions?
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What is Sugarcandy Mountain supposed to represent?
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What further examples of the difference between the pigs and the other animals occur in these two chapters?
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What are Napoleon's ideas about education?
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How is Squealer able to convince the other animals to accept whatever Napoleon decides?
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Describe the Battle of Cowshed.
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What was Snowball's part in the battle?
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What was Napoleon's part in the battle?
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Why do you think Mollie ran away from the farm?
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Explain Napoleon's view on why they should not construct the windmill.
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What changes does Napoleon make after Snowball is chased from the farm?
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Why don't any of the animals protest about the changes Napoleon has made?
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What is the importance of the dogs accompanying Squealer when he comes to talk to the animals?
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Why does Napoleon engage in trade with neighboring farms?
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How do the local farmers react to the fact that there will now be trade between humans and animals?
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How is the windmill destroyed? Why do you think Napoleon blames Snowball?
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Why does Napoleon insist the windmill must be rebuilt immediately?
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Why does Napoleon order that the hens' eggs be sold?
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How does Napoleon react when the hens rebel against his orders?
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Explain why you think the animals confessed to being traitors.
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Why does Napoleon order the animals to stop singing 'Beasts of England'?
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How has Napoleon become more like a typical dictator?
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What makes the battle against Frederick's men different from the Battle of the Cowshed?
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Why do you think the men blew up the windmill?
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The animals celebrate a victory but what are the costs of the battle?
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Describe the whiskey incident. What do the pigs decide to do after this incident?
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What are the living conditions like for the rest of the animals except for the pigs and the dogs?
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Why does Napoleon allow Moses to return and tell stories about Sugarcandy Mountain?
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What happened to Boxer and how do the other animals accept it?
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How is the farm different now? What changes have occurred?
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What is the one new commandment now? What evidence is there that this commandment has been true since the rebellion?
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At the meeting with the neighboring farmers, what new changes does Napoleon point out?
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What has happened to the pig's appearance and their behavior?
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Study Notes
Old Major's Gathering
- Animals arrange themselves with pigs at the front and dogs behind, indicating future leadership dynamics and class systems.
- Old Major identifies man as the root of animal suffering.
Major's Motto and Commandments
- Old Major's motto: "Whatever goes upon four legs is a friend, whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy."
- The Ten Commandments emphasize equality and the rejection of human behaviors, prohibiting actions like killing and engaging in trade.
Rebellion and Characters
- Rebellion sparks due to Mr. Jones neglecting the animals' needs, culminating in a violent confrontation.
- Squealer, known for his persuasive skills, becomes essential for justifying pig actions post-rebellion.
Commandments and Leadership
- The final Seven Commandments reinforce the division between animals and the concept of equality, despite pig privileges.
- Pigs' intelligence and directive behavior foreshadow their eventual leadership roles.
Religion and Control
- Sugarcandy Mountain symbolizes heaven, with Moses representing the deceptive nature of religion, echoing Marx's critique of religion as a control mechanism.
Power Dynamics Post-Rebellion
- Pigs consolidate power by eliminating Sunday meetings and implementing secretive decision-making processes.
- Squealer uses fear tactics and logic to manipulate other animals into accepting Napoleon's rule.
Conflict and Consequences
- The Battle of Cowshed is a strategic win for the animals, while the following battle against Frederick's men leads to severe losses and destruction.
- Napoleon manipulates events, placing blame on Snowball post-defeats to unite animals against a common enemy.
Control Through Fear
- Napoleon uses intimidation tactics, including the presence of dogs, ensuring compliance among the other animals.
- The hens' rebellion is brutally suppressed, showcasing the extent of Napoleon's authoritarian control.
Economic Challenges and Hypocrisy
- Trade with neighboring farms is initiated to address food shortages, contradicting the original tenets of Animalism.
- Pigs indulge in human luxuries, highlighting the growing disparity between the ruling class and the other animals.
Boxer’s Fate
- Boxer is sent away under the pretense of medical care, ultimately leading to his demise at the knacker's.
- Animals' realization of betrayal, though too weak to contest the power structure, reveals the pervasive manipulation by the pigs.
Changes in Animal Farm
- Living conditions for the majority worsen, while a new generation of animals arises with little understanding of the rebellion.
- The commandment evolves to "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others," solidifying the pigs' dominance.
Final Transformation
- The farm's name changes back to Manor Farm, symbolizing the full circle back to human-like governance and abandonment of revolutionary ideals.
- Pigs adopt human behaviors, such as walking on two legs and engaging in trade, illustrating their complete transformation and betrayal of the original principles.
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