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What does the term 'food shortages' refer to in Chapter 7?
What does the term 'food shortages' refer to in Chapter 7?
- A decrease in animal population
- Starvation seemed to stare them in the face (correct)
- An increase in food supply
- Successful harvests
What is usual to attribute when something goes wrong in Chapter 7?
What is usual to attribute when something goes wrong in Chapter 7?
Snowball
The use of pathetic fallacy is demonstrated by 'it was a ______ winter'
The use of pathetic fallacy is demonstrated by 'it was a ______ winter'
bitter
What evidence does Squealer claim to have found about Snowball's disloyalty?
What evidence does Squealer claim to have found about Snowball's disloyalty?
How does Squealer's description of the Cowshed contribute to the animals' memories?
How does Squealer's description of the Cowshed contribute to the animals' memories?
What does Clover's perspective reveal about her loyalty to Napoleon?
What does Clover's perspective reveal about her loyalty to Napoleon?
What might Clover express after witnessing Napoleon's executions of animals?
What might Clover express after witnessing Napoleon's executions of animals?
Flashcards
Food Shortages
Food Shortages
A situation where there is not enough food to feed the population.
Scapegoat: Snowball
Scapegoat: Snowball
When something goes wrong, blame is usually placed on Snowball.
Pathetic Fallacy
Pathetic Fallacy
The winter season being described as 'bitter'.
Squealer's 'Evidence'
Squealer's 'Evidence'
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Cowshed Memory
Cowshed Memory
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Clover's Loyalty
Clover's Loyalty
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Clover's Disillusionment
Clover's Disillusionment
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Study Notes
Key Themes and Concepts in Chapter 7 of Animal Farm
- Food shortages lead to desperation among the animals, with starvation being a significant concern.
- Snowball is scapegoated for problems on the farm, highlighting how blame can be shifted to maintain control and prevent dissent.
- Pathetic fallacy emphasizes the harshness of winter as a reflection of the animals' struggles and the bleak situation on the farm.
- Squealer employs obfuscation to falsely present Snowball as a traitor, using undisclosed documents as 'evidence' to manipulate perception and history.
- Historical revisionism occurs when Squealer recounts the battle at the Cowshed with dramatic imagery, influencing the collective memory of the animals and portraying Napoleon as a hero.
- Clover represents blind loyalty to Napoleon, showcasing a loss of revolutionary ideals and the contrast between the original utopian vision and the present oppressive regime.
- After the executions ordered by Napoleon, Clover grapples with her disillusionment, reflecting on how far their objectives have strayed from their initial rebellion against humans.
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