Animal Farm Chapters 3 & 4

Napoleon's Attitude Toward Education

• Napoleon prioritizes the education of young animals over older ones, believing it's crucial for the farm’s future.

Justification for Pig Privilege

• Squealer argues that pigs require milk to perform essential intellectual tasks to prevent the return of Mr. Jones.

Pigs' Role in Work

• During hay harvest, pigs oversee and manage rather than physically labor, positioning themselves as the intellectual leaders.

Harvest Success

• The animals achieve a successful first harvest post-Rebellion, completing it two days earlier than under Mr. Jones's management.

Boxer's Work Ethic

• Boxer's personal motto, "I will work harder!" symbolizes his dedication and strong work ethic.

Core Tenet of Animalism

• Snowball establishes "Four legs good, two legs bad" as a foundational principle of Animalism.

Irony of Pigs' Health

• The statement regarding the pigs’ health carries irony as readers recognize the pigs’ desire for more food rather than genuine concern for their well-being.

Spreading of Rumors

• Mr. Frederick and Mr. Pilkington disseminate false rumors about the animals engaging in cannibalism and communal living.

Foreshadowing of Napoleon's Rule

• Napoleon's act of taking the puppies away indicates his future authoritarian control.

Use of Propaganda

• Squealer's persuasion on the necessity of apples for the pigs exemplifies propaganda tactics.

Work Assignment Policy

• Animals work according to their abilities, ensuring a fair distribution of labor across the farm.

Non-Working Animals

• Non-working animals include Molly, the cat, and Moses, who avoid strenuous activities.

Allegorical Representation

• The disputes between Napoleon and Snowball symbolize the political conflicts between Stalin and Trotsky in Soviet history.

Attitude Towards Work

• Some animals avoid participation in work due to self-centeredness or nostalgia for human caretakers.

Revelation of Pig Actions

• The end of Chapter 3 foreshadows the pigs’ selfishness as they hoard apples and milk for themselves.

Mr. Jones's Actions

• Mr. Jones engages in spreading rumors about the animals at local taverns as they establish their farm.

Sunday Meetings

• Animals congregate on Sundays for meetings to discuss important farm matters.

Warning of Attack

• Pigeons alert Snowball about an impending attack by human farmers.

Boxer's Guilt

• Boxer feels remorse after injuring a young man during the battle, demonstrating his gentle nature.

Snowball's Educational Initiatives

• Following the failure of various committees, Snowball focuses on improving literacy among the animals.

Post-Battle Activities

• An impromptu ceremony occurs after the battle where the animals sing “Beasts of England.”

New Traditions

• The new tradition involves firing Mr. Jones’s gun twice a year to commemorate significant events.

Squealer's Fear Tactics

• Squealer employs the animals' fear of Mr. Jones's return to validate the pigs' demand for extra food.

Impact on Neighboring Farms

• The events on Animal Farm trigger inspiration among other farm animals to rebel against human owners.

Snowball's Military Preparation

• Snowball prepares for battle by studying Julius Caesar's military strategies to effectively counter human forces.

Boxer's Traumatic Experience

• The death of a stable boy during the battle significantly affects Boxer, highlighting the harsh realities of conflict.

Comforting Boxer

• Snowball tries to comfort Boxer by expressing that the only good humans are the dead ones, revealing revolutionary zeal.

Human Nature and the Commandments

• Snowball’s comments regarding humans pose a threat to the spirit of the Seven Commandments by promoting violence.

Rituals of Control

• The Battle of the Cowshed consolidates the pigs’ authority, establishing rituals that reinforce their control over the farm.

Parallels with the CCP

• Both the pigs and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) initially promise reform but ultimately become oppressive regimes mirroring previous systems.

Exploitation of Labor

• Pigs exploit other animals' labor by taking milk and apples, demonstrating a clear abuse of power and inequality.

Allusion to the CCP's Actions

• The pigs’ appropriation of milk is an allusion to the CCP's exploitation of its citizens through deceitful propaganda for self-gain.