Quotes from Animal Farm
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What is the final commandment in Animal Farm?

  • No animal shall drink alcohol
  • All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others (correct)
  • No animal shall kill any other animal
  • Four legs good; two legs bad

    • What central theme is expressed by the phrase 'Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely'?

  • The dangers of unchecked authority (correct)
  • The value of hard work
  • The importance of democracy
  • Friendship among animals

    • What slogan do the sheep use to silence protest?

    Four legs good; two legs bad/better

    What does Squealer's ability to turn black into white signify?

    <p>Effortless manipulation of language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Boxer's maxim?

    <p>Napoleon is always right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Boxer commit to whenever anything goes wrong?

    <p>I will work harder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What argument does Squealer use to coerce the animals into agreement?

    <p>Surely, comrades, you don't want Jones back?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Snowball's perspective on humans?

    <p>No sentimentality, Comrade! War is war. The only good human being is a dead one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the statement about the animals' inability to articulate their opinions illustrate?

    <p>Those with inferior intelligence can be easily controlled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'Man is the only creature that consumes without producing' convey?

    <p>The unfairness of Man's dominance over all other creatures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Old Major declare about the animals' lives?

    <p>Let's face it: our lives are miserable, laborious, and short.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What warning does Old Major provide regarding adopting human vices?

    <p>In fighting against Man, we must not come to resemble him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sense does Old Major promote among the animals?

    <p>Weak or strong, clever or simple, we are all brothers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Old Major identify as the real enemy of the animals?

    <p>Man is the only real enemy we have.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the animals never allow according to Old Major?

    <p>Your resolution must never falter. No argument must lead you astray.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the Seven Commandments with their descriptions:

    <p>Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy = Indicates that humans are foes Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend = Animals are allies No animal shall wear clothes = Discourages mimicking humans No animal shall sleep in a bed (with sheets) = Avoids human comforts No animal shall drink alcohol (to excess) = Prevents indulgence No animal shall kill any other animal (without cause) = Sets a moral code All animals are equal = Promotes equality among animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snowball criticize while speaking to Mollie?

    <p>Can you not understand that liberty is worth more than ribbons?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do the pigs not engage in hard labor?

    <p>Because of the pigs' intelligence, it is assumed their place is in 'brainwork'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method does Napoleon use to eliminate dissent?

    <p>He claims that Snowball's schemes will come to nothing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Benjamin reveal about his view on the future?

    <p>Refused to believe that either food would become plentiful that the windmill would save work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What decision does Napoleon make after banishing Snowball?

    <p>All questions relating to the working of the farm would be settled by a special committee of pigs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Squealer value according to his statement?

    <p>Bravery is not enough. Loyalty and obedience are more important.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Napoleon disguise as voluntary work?

    <p>This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented himself from it would have his rations reduced by half.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the animals rationalize their suffering?

    <p>If they had no more food than they had in Jones's day, at least they did not have less.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does attributing wrongs to Snowball reflect?

    <p>Whenever anything went wrong it became usual to attribute it to Snowball.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the animals confess under Napoleon's regime?

    <p>When they had finished their confession the dogs promptly tore their throats out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the description of fear among the animals show?

    <p>They had come to a time when no one dared speak his mind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Squealer falsely claim in his speeches?

    <p>Squealer would talk with tears rolling down his cheeks of Napoleon's wisdom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Napoleon doing during Frederick's attack?

    <p>Even Napoleon, who was directing operations from the rear, had his tail chipped by a pellet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'rations being readjusted'?

    <p>Euphemism for reduced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What false sense of freedom do the animals experience?

    <p>They live under the strict censorship and control of Napoleon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rule is placed on the pigs' interactions with the other animals?

    <p>When a pig and any other animal met on the path, the other animal must stand aside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the establishment of Animal Farm as a Republic demonstrate?

    <p>Animal Farm was proclaimed a Republic, and it became necessary to elect a President.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Boxer's lack of leisure?

    <p>Part of the reason why the animals are worked relentlessly is so that they will never have the time to educate themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the animals realize about the farm's wealth?

    <p>Somehow it seemed as though the farm had grown richer without making themselves any richer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the animals struggle to compare?

    <p>There was nothing to which they could compare their present lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Squealer instill in the animals' minds?

    <p>If they went hungry, it was not from feeding tyrannical human beings; if they worked hard, at least they worked for themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the pigs viewed by the humans?

    <p>Mr. Pilkington congratulated the pigs on the low rations and the general absence of pampering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What commonality does Mr. Pilkington point out?

    <p>If you have your lower animals to contend with, we have our lower classes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the imagery of twelve voices reflect?

    <p>Twelve voices were shouting in anger, and they were all alike.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symbolizes the merging of pigs and humans?

    <p>The creatures outside looked from pig to man and from man to pig, and it was impossible to say which was which.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Quotes from Animal Farm

    • "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others" symbolizes the betrayal of the initial ideals of equality, marking the final alteration of the commandment.

    • "Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely" highlights the central theme reflecting how those in authority become corrupt through their power.

    • "Four legs good; two legs bad/better" serves as a slogan used by sheep; it is a simplistic phrase that suppresses dissent and alters its meaning to control the populace.

    • "Squealer could turn black into white" illustrates Squealer's talent for propaganda and manipulation of truth to maintain control over the other animals.

    • "Napoleon is always right" is Boxer's personal motto that reflects his blind loyalty and inability to question authority, especially concerning Napoleon's decisions.

    • "I will work harder" is another of Boxer's mottoes, showing his determination to contribute, even when circumstances worsen, as he believes work is the solution.

    • "Surely, comrades, you don't want Jones back?" exemplifies Squealer's tactic of promoting fear to ensure compliance and discourage criticism of the leadership.

    • "No sentimentality, Comrade! War is war" spoken by Snowball reveals his harsh view of humanity, providing insight into the mentality of revolutionaries versus oppressors.

    • "Several of them would have protested if they could have found the right arguments" demonstrates the manipulation of the uneducated, showcasing how ignorance allows for easier control.

    • "Man is the only creature that consumes without producing" points out the exploitation of the animals by humans, highlighting the unfair dynamics in nature.

    • "Let's face it: our lives are miserable, laborious and short" captures Old Major’s call to the animals, emphasizing the need for rebellion against oppression.

    • "Even when you have conquered him, do not adopt his vices" warns against the dangers of mimicking the traits of the oppressor, foreshadowing the pigs' corruption.

    • "Weak or strong, clever or simple, we are all brothers" reflects the call for unity and equality among the animals, emphasizing solidarity against human oppression.

    • "Man is the only real enemy we have" simplifies the animals’ struggles, focusing their anger on a singular foe rather than their internal conflicts.

    • "And remember, comrades, your resolution must never falter" highlights the importance of perseverance and vigilance against manipulation by those in power.

    • The Seven Commandments serve to encapsulate the principles of Animalism; however, they are eventually manipulated by the pigs to justify their actions and maintain control.

    • "Can you not understand that liberty is worth more than ribbons?" reflects Snowball's disdain for materialism, arguing that true freedom is more valuable than superficial desires.

    • "The pigs did not actually work, but directed and supervised the others" reveals the pigs' assumed superiority and how they exploit others through their intelligence.

    • "Napoleon produced no schemes of his own" indicates his lack of initiative, instead relying on propaganda and brutal tactics to undermine rivals like Snowball.

    • "Refused to believe that either food would become plentiful or that the windmill would save work" depicts Benjamin’s skepticism, contrasting with the blind optimism of other animals.

    • "In future all questions relating to the working of the farm would be settled by a special committee of pigs" marks the establishment of a dictatorial system under Napoleon, eliminating democratic processes.

    • "Bravery is not enough. Loyalty and obedience are more important" underlines the values promoted under Napoleon’s rule, encouraging submission over courageous dissent.

    • "This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented himself from it would have his rations reduced by half" demonstrates the coercive tactics used to manipulate the animals into compliance.

    • "If they had no more food than they had in Jones's day, at least they did not have less" exemplifies the rationalization used by the pigs to downplay the quality of life for the animals.

    • "Whenever anything went wrong it became usual to attribute it to Snowball" shows how Napoleon uses scapegoating to divert blame and consolidate power.

    • "When they had finished their confession the dogs promptly tore their throats out" illustrates the brutal repression of dissent, showcasing the ruthlessness of Napoleon's regime.

    • "They had come to a time when no one dared speak his mind" captures the pervasive atmosphere of fear and oppression under Napoleon’s totalitarian rule.

    • "In his speeches Squealer would talk with tears rolling down his cheeks" embodies the ironic disparity between Squealer’s emotional rhetoric and the grim reality of life on the farm.

    • "Even Napoleon, who was directing operations from the rear, had his tail chipped by a pellet" contrasts Napoleon’s cowardice with Snowball’s bravery during battle, underscoring leadership dynamics.

    • "Rations being readjusted" is a euphemism for decreased rations, showcasing how language is manipulated to soften the harsh reality.

    • "Besides, in those days they had been slaves and now they were free" portrays Squealer's misleading narrative, obscuring the reality of continued oppression.

    • "It was laid down as a rule that when a pig and any other animal met on the path, the other animal must stand aside" embodies the hierarchy established by the pigs, reinforcing their perceived superiority.

    • "In April Animal Farm was proclaimed a Republic" signifies the facade of democratic governance while effectively consolidating Napoleon’s dictatorship.

    • "It would be the first time that he had the leisure to study and improve his mind" relates to Boxer’s plight, illuminating how relentless labor stifles critical thinking and self-improvement.

    • "Somehow it seemed as though the farm had grown richer without making themselves any richer" highlights the disparity between the farm's productivity and the animals' hardships.

    • "There was nothing to which they could compare their present lives" points to the animals' lack of awareness regarding their exploitation, limiting their ability to discern improvement or decline.

    • "If they went hungry, it was not from feeding tyrannical human beings" reflects the ideology indoctrinated by Squealer, masking the pigs’ growing tyranny.

    • "Mr. Pilkington once again congratulated the pigs on the low rations" satirically critiques how both humans and pigs maintain oppression over their respective classes.

    • "If you have your lower animals to contend with, we have our lower classes" reveals a mutual recognition of class hierarchies between humans and pigs, emphasizing shared disdain for the oppressed.

    • "Twelve voices were shouting in anger, and they were all alike" illustrates the concept of mob mentality and the lack of individual thought amid collective emotion.

    • "The creatures outside looked from pig to man and from man to pig" underscores the ultimate irony of the revolution, as the pigs become indistinguishable from their former oppressors.

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    Test your understanding of the key quotes from George Orwell's 'Animal Farm'. This quiz explores the themes of power, corruption, and propaganda as expressed through memorable phrases from the book. See how well you can connect these quotes to their broader meanings and implications.

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