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What change did the pigs make to the commandment regarding sleeping in beds?
What change did the pigs make to the commandment regarding sleeping in beds?
No animal shall sleep in a bed with sheets
What did Napoleon say about work on Sunday afternoons?
What did Napoleon say about work on Sunday afternoons?
Who does Napoleon use as a scapegoat for the windmill's collapse?
Who does Napoleon use as a scapegoat for the windmill's collapse?
Snowball
Match Boxer's two slogans to their phrases:
Match Boxer's two slogans to their phrases:
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What was Napoleon's method to silence protests about trading?
What was Napoleon's method to silence protests about trading?
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Study Notes
Changes in Rules and Commandments
- Pigs begin altering commandments for their benefit; first change allows pigs to sleep in beds.
- Revised commandment: "No animal shall sleep in a bed with sheets," signifying manipulation of language for control.
Introduction of Sunday Labor
- Napoleon implements work on Sunday afternoons, framed as “strictly voluntary.”
- Consequences for refusal: halve rations, demonstrating coercive tactics masked as choice.
Scapegoating Snowball
- Snowball is blamed for the windmill's failure, an example of propaganda.
- Declaration: "This traitor has crept here under the cover of night," inciting fear and unifying animals against a common enemy.
Boxer's Mottoes
- Boxer embodies loyalty with his two slogans: "I will work harder" and "Napoleon is always right."
- Reflects the manipulation of the working class and blind faith in leadership, revealing themes of exploitation.
Intimidation Tactics
- Napoleon employs dogs to suppress dissent regarding trade practices.
- Scene depicts young pigs attempting to express concern, but are silenced by "tremendous growling," showcasing fear and control mechanisms in place.
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Description
Explore the key themes of manipulation and control in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm'. This quiz covers the changes in commandments, the use of propaganda, and the role of the working class through characters like Boxer. Test your understanding of how language and authority are manipulated for power.
