Animal Farm: Manipulation of Old Major's Ideas

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What was the final statement that encapsulated the authoritarian nature of the farm?

No animal shall drink alcohol.

ALL ANIMALS ARE EQUAL BUT SOME ANIMALS ARE MORE EQUAL THAN OTHERS. (correct)

No animal shall sleep in a bed with sheets.

All animals are equal.

How did Boxer's death symbolize the exploitation of the working classes?

He was sold to a glue factory after being loyal and hardworking. (correct)

He was honored with a statue built in his memory.

He became the leader of the farm after Napoleon.

He lived a peaceful retirement surrounded by loved ones.

Which character abuses Boxer's loyalty and hard work for personal gain?

Old Major

Squealer

Napoleon (correct)

Snowball

How do Napoleon and the pigs alter the original commandments to justify their actions?

By changing 'No animal shall sleep in a bed' to 'No animal shall sleep in a bed with sheets.' Signup and view all the answers

In what way does Napoleon's mistreatment of Boxer contrast with Old Major's ideals?

Old Major advocated for equality and fairness among animals. Signup and view all the answers

How does Squealer manipulate the animals to maintain control for the pigs?

By rewriting history and using propaganda to distort the truth. Signup and view all the answers

What does the manipulation of Old Major's ideas by the pigs foreshadow?

The eventual betrayal of the rebellion's goals Signup and view all the answers

What does the slogan 'Four legs good, two legs bad' represent?

The simplification of Old Major's ideas into a catchphrase Signup and view all the answers

What does Napoleon's treachery begin with, according to the text?

Small deceptions, like taking all the cows' milk for the pigs Signup and view all the answers

What do Napoleon's dogs represent in the allegory?

The secret police and oppressive forces of the Soviet regime Signup and view all the answers

What does the replacement of the commandments of Animalism with the slogan 'All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others' represent?

The ultimate betrayal of the revolution's ideals by the pigs Signup and view all the answers

What broader argument does Animal Farm make, in addition to being an allegory of the Russian Revolution?

It makes a broader argument about political power and oppression in general Signup and view all the answers

What does Boxer represent in the allegory of Animal Farm?

The Russian working class Signup and view all the answers

How did Napoleon seize power on the farm?

He used the dogs he trained to chase away his rival Snowball Signup and view all the answers

What was the original idea behind Animalism as envisioned by Old Major?

All animals are equal, and should overthrow human oppression Signup and view all the answers

How did the Seven Commandments of Animalism change over time?

They were gradually modified to suit the pigs' interests Signup and view all the answers

What was the final principle that Animalism was reduced to?

All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others Signup and view all the answers

How did Squealer help Napoleon maintain control over the other animals?

He made confusing and manipulative arguments Signup and view all the answers