Animal Farm Chapters 9 and 10 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Why does Boxer refuse to rest after he splits his hoof?

Boxer refuses because he wants to see the windmill well under way before retiring, being very hardworking and dedicated.

What have the animals been told will happen to them when they can no longer work?

They will receive a pension and spend the rest of their lives in a pasture.

What indicates that the retirement plan for the animals is unrealistic and might not be carried through?

The short food supply, reduced rations, not enough pensions, and the fact that no one has retired yet and seen this promise carried out.

What propagandistic euphemism does Squealer use to tell the animals that their rations are going to be reduced?

Squealer calls it a readjustment. Signup and view all the answers

Which new privileges for the pigs does Napoleon enact in Chapter IX?

He starts having a school room built for the pigs, rations a pint of beer daily, has all pigs wear green ribbons on their tails on Sundays, and made a new rule. Signup and view all the answers

What is Napoleon's new official status on Animal Farm?

He decides that Animal Farm is a Republic and nominates himself as the only candidate for president. Signup and view all the answers

What is the allegorical significance of Moses' return to Animal Farm?

Moses represents the Christian religion. Signup and view all the answers

What does Napoleon promise to do when he hears that Boxer is sick? What are his real intentions?

Napoleon promises to care for Boxer, but his real intention is to send him to the horse slaughterer. Signup and view all the answers

How are Napoleon and Squealer able to convince the animals that Boxer died peacefully at the hospital instead of being killed by the horse slaughterer?

They convince the animals by claiming that Boxer passed away peacefully and had been taken to the hospital. Signup and view all the answers

What does the last chapter reveal about the new generation of animals that now live on Animal Farm?

They have accepted everything they have been told about the rebellion and the principles of Animalism. Signup and view all the answers

Which animals are the only ones who do not produce their own food?

The pigs and dogs. Signup and view all the answers

How do the descriptions of the animals who do not work support Orwell's criticism of the pigs and, ultimately, of Stalin's communism?

The society is not much different from the one they overthrew, indicating a continuation of the same oppressive structures. Signup and view all the answers

Why do the pigs invent the slogan 'Four legs good, two legs better'?

Squealer wanted the pigs to be seen as more human. Signup and view all the answers

To what do the human neighbors visiting Animal Farm compare the working animals?

They compare the working animals to the lower class. Signup and view all the answers

What does their comment reveal about Orwell's attitude toward Stalin's Communism?

It reveals his criticism of the ruling pigs that resemble Stalin's regime, despite the promise of no classes. Signup and view all the answers

What prediction does the quarrel between humans and pigs at the end of the novel reveal?

The struggle for power will continue, as Benjamin noted about human nature's tendency to create conflict. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Boxer’s Dedication

Boxer refuses to rest after splitting his hoof because he is determined to see the windmill completed before retiring.
His strong work ethic exemplifies dedication to the farm and its ideals.

Retirement Promises

Animals believe they will receive pensions to enjoy pasture life once they can no longer work.
This promise creates hope among the animals; however, it is ultimately unfulfilled.

Unrealistic Retirement Plan

Short food supply, reduced rations, and lack of pensions highlight the impracticality of the retirement plan for the animals.
No animals have retired and benefited from the promised rewards.

Propaganda Techniques

Squealer uses the term "readjustment" to soften the impact of rations being reduced.
This euphemism reflects manipulation through language, downplaying the severity of the situation.

New Privileges for Pigs

Napoleon begins construction of a school room for pigs and introduces daily rations of beer for them.
Pigs adopt green ribbons and new rules, indicating their special status evolving beyond other animals.

Napoleon’s Official Status

Napoleon declares Animal Farm a Republic and positions himself as the sole presidential candidate.
His self-nomination illustrates the consolidation of power and lack of true democracy on the farm.

Allegorical Significance of Moses

Moses symbolizes the Christian religion, whose return represents manipulation of hope and distraction from suffering.
His stories offer false comfort to the struggling animals.

Plans for Boxer

When Boxer falls ill, Napoleon falsely promises to take him to a medical facility while secretly planning to have him slaughtered.
This reveals Napoleon's deceit and lack of concern for the welfare of the animals.

Boxer’s Deceitful Death

Napoleon and Squealer convince the other animals that Boxer passed away peacefully in a hospital.
They control the narrative to maintain authority and suppress dissent.

New Generation of Animals

The final chapter shows that the younger animals have blindly accepted the principles of Animalism and the rebellion's narratives.
This indoctrination indicates a shift away from activism toward complacency.

Exploitation of Labor

Pigs and dogs do not produce their own food yet are the best cared for.
This inequity underscores the corruption of the original revolutionary ideals and class disparities.

Criticism of Stalin's Communism

The description of non-working animals aligns with Orwell's critique of the pigs, paralleling the society they initially overthrew.
Showcases the emergence of a new ruling class that mimics the oppressors.

Pigs’ Slogan

"Four legs good, two legs better" signifies the pigs' desire to emulate humans, reflecting their moral compromise.
This slogan illustrates a betrayal of the original tenets of Animalism.

Comparison with Humans

Visiting human neighbors perceive the working animals as a lower class.
This comparison reveals the social hierarchy that has replaced the previous egalitarian vision.

Orwell’s Commentary on Communism

Napoleon's regime mirrors Stalin’s rule, highlighting the irony of a supposedly classless society.
Satirical commentary emphasizes the betrayal of communist ideals.

Predictions for Future Conflict

The quarrel between humans and pigs symbolizes the ongoing struggle for power and inherent human nature’s conflict tendency.
Benjamin’s insights foreshadow an unending cycle of power struggles within any societal framework.

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