Animal Farm - Simplification and Control
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What was the original maxim that Snowball proclaimed?

FOUR LEGS GOOD, TWO LEGS BAD

How did the animals initially respond to Snowball's explanation?

The accepted his explanation and learned the new maxim by heart.

The original maxim was written on the barn in bigger letters.

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What did Napoleon say was more important than anything that could be done for those who were already grown up?

<p>The education of the young</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made Napoleon responsible for the education of the young?

<p>He took them up into a loft which could only be reached by a ladder from the harness-room, and there kept in such seclusion that the rest of the farm soon forgot their existence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following animals with their characteristics as mentioned in the text:

<p>Sheep = Stüpider animals Jessie and Bluebell = Whelped nine sturdy puppies Pigs = The whole management and organization of the farm depend on us.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Testing Effect

The phenomenon where retrieval of information enhances learning and retention.

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A learning strategy that involves actively retrieving information from memory.

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Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.

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Mnemonic Devices

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Chunking

Breaking down information into smaller, manageable units or chunks.

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Vicarious Learning

Learning that occurs by observing others rather than through direct experience.

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Animal Farm - Extract Notes

  • Animals on the farm struggle to understand complex concepts
  • Snowball simplifies the Seven Commandments to "Four legs good, two legs bad"
  • This maxim encapsulates the core principle of Animalism
  • Birds initially object, arguing that a wing is a propelling, not manipulative, organ - Snowball argues, this is an organ of locomotion
  • Animals accept this simplification, easily memorizing
  • "FOUR LEGS GOOD, TWO LEGS BAD" is prominently displayed
  • Napoleon disregards Snowball's committees
  • Focuses on young animal education instead
  • Napoleon takes newborn puppies away from mothers
  • Keeps puppies isolated for education
  • Milk diverted to the pigs' mash
  • Early apples are ripening, set aside for pigs' consumption
  • Animals initially assumed equal share of apples but pigs claim it for their health and well-being
  • Squealer justifies the pigs' actions
  • Argues that milk and apples are vital for pig health
  • Claims pig's work in managing the farm is essential, implying that without their work, Jones would return

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This quiz explores the themes of simplification and control in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm'. Key concepts like the Seven Commandments and the manipulation of food resources by the pigs illustrate the struggle for power and the eventual corruption of ideals. Analyze how Snowball's strategies contrast with Napoleon's authoritarian approach.

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