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In terms of the business of farming, who understands it better than anyone else, even better than Jones?
In terms of the business of farming, who understands it better than anyone else, even better than Jones?
Boxer
What are the pigs most clever in?
What are the pigs most clever in?
politics
What happens on Sundays?
What happens on Sundays?
They have meetings and they rest
Since all the animals can vote, why are the pigs always in charge?
Since all the animals can vote, why are the pigs always in charge?
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What is the result of all committees that Snowball starts?
What is the result of all committees that Snowball starts?
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For more stupid animals, what slogan does Snowball come up with that contains the essential principles of Animalism?
For more stupid animals, what slogan does Snowball come up with that contains the essential principles of Animalism?
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How does Squealer justify the pigs' appropriation of the milk and apples?
How does Squealer justify the pigs' appropriation of the milk and apples?
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Napoleon and Snowball always disagree, but what is one thing they agree on by the end of the chapter?
Napoleon and Snowball always disagree, but what is one thing they agree on by the end of the chapter?
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How does Snowball convince the animals to allow the pigs to have control over the milk and apples?
How does Snowball convince the animals to allow the pigs to have control over the milk and apples?
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Study Notes
Key Characters and Concepts
- Boxer: The most knowledgeable character about farming on the farm, surpassing even Mr. Jones in understanding agricultural practices.
- Pigs' Intelligence: The pigs demonstrate superior skills in politics, allowing them to manipulate situations to their advantage.
Operational Structure and Governance
- Sunday Meetings: Animals participate in meetings every Sunday, which also serve as a day of rest for them.
- Pigs' Dominance: Despite all animals having the right to vote, the pigs maintain control due to their proactive leadership and preference for authority.
Committee Failures
- Snowball's Committees: Initiatives started by Snowball lead to failure, reflecting poor planning or execution of the projects aimed at improving farm productivity.
Animalism Principles
- Slogan for the Unintelligent: "Four legs good, two legs bad" is a simplified slogan created by Snowball to encapsulate the fundamental beliefs of Animalism for less intelligent animals.
Justification for Privilege
- Milk and Apples Rationale: Squealer defends the pigs' exclusive access to milk and apples by claiming that these are essential for making better decisions, thus solidifying their leadership role.
Political Alliances
- Agreement between Napoleon and Snowball: The two pigs, despite their frequent disagreements, ultimately share a consensus on retaining their control over the other animals and the farm.
Manipulation Tactics
- Fear and Loyalty: Snowball uses fear tactics to persuade animals to support the pigs' control over resources, emphasizing the need for loyalty to maintain the farm's stability.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards covering Chapter 3 of Animal Farm. Explore key characters, their roles in society, and the dynamics of power among the animals. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of this classic novel.
