Animal Farm Chapter 9 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is happening to Boxer?

He's working himself to death.

What was Boxer's one wish before he retired?

To finish the windmill.

What are the living conditions like for all of the animals except the pigs and dogs?

More food than they ever had with Jones.

More work than Jones ever had them do. (correct)

Less food than they ever had with Jones. (correct)

Tyranny worse than Jones ever wielded. (correct)

What do the animals do upon retirement?

There is no retirement. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Napoleon allow Moses to return and tell his stories about Sugarcandy Mountain?

It serves his purpose to have the animals think of a hopeful afterlife. Signup and view all the answers

Describe what happens to Boxer.

He works so hard that his lungs collapse and Napoleon sells him to the horse slaughterer. Signup and view all the answers

How do the animals react to Boxer's fate?

They are horrified. Signup and view all the answers

How does Squealer minimize the animals' reaction to Boxer's fate?

He tells them the truck was for an animal hospital. Signup and view all the answers

What do you think Benjamin will say about what happened to Boxer?

Nothing. Signup and view all the answers

How could Napoleon treat Boxer this way?

No loyalty goes unpunished. Signup and view all the answers

What was the ultimate insult to Boxer after his death?

There was extra money for alcohol from the sale of Boxer to the butcher. Signup and view all the answers

What is symbolic about the whiskey?

It represents the ultimate betrayal of all values on Animal Farm. Signup and view all the answers

What has happened to Old Major's dream?

The pigs are in control and there is no equality, no justice. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Boxer’s Fate

Boxer works tirelessly, ultimately compromising his health and collapsing due to lung failure.
His last wish is to complete the windmill before retiring.
Napoleon sells Boxer to a horse slaughterer when he can no longer contribute, a devastating betrayal.

Animal Conditions

Living conditions for most animals deteriorate significantly compared to their time with Mr. Jones.
They experience less food, increased labor, and harsher tyranny under Napoleon’s rule.
The field once used for retiring animals is repurposed to grow crops for alcohol production.

Role of Moses

Napoleon permits Moses' return to spread tales of Sugarcandy Mountain, serving as a false promise of hope for the animals.

Reactions and Manipulation

The animals are horrified upon realizing Boxer’s fate as they witness him being taken away.
Squealer counters their concerns by claiming the truck was meant for a hospital, attempting to calm their fears with deceit.

Benjamin's Perspective

Benjamin remains apathetic, suggesting a bleak outlook on life and a lack of faith in change.

Loyalty and Betrayal

The phrase "No loyalty goes unpunished" underscores Napoleon's treachery towards Boxer, highlighting the lack of gratitude for loyalty.
After Boxer's death, the pigs use the money earned from selling him for alcohol, symbolizing a profound betrayal of Animal Farm's ideals.

Symbolism of Whiskey

Whiskey represents the complete abandonment of the original values of Animal Farm, illustrating how the pigs mirror the oppressor, Mr. Jones.

Decline of Old Major's Vision

Old Major's dream of equality and justice has failed under the pigs' leadership, leading to a society devoid of the foundational principles of freedom espoused in "Beasts of England."

Description

Dive into Chapter 9 of 'Animal Farm' with these flashcards! Explore the crucial events surrounding Boxer and the conditions faced by the animals under the pigs' leadership. These cards will help you grasp the key concepts and themes of this pivotal chapter.