Animal Farm Flashcard

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Why do Napoleon and Snowball take the lead at making resolutions for the farm?

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The other animals understood how to vote, but could never think of any resolutions of their own.

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What does Benjamin mean by the 'unalterable law of life'?

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It involves hunger and hardship, unfairness and injustice, hard work and hard times, but not happiness and health.

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What is the real reason 'Beast of England' is replaced?

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The rebellion didn’t end up the way they had envisioned, and Squealer and Napoleon don’t want the animals reminded of their original goal.

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How do the pigs break the Commandments without a general outcry?

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Through Squealer’s propaganda, ignorance and blind trust, and not questioning, but not due to a lack of ability to read.

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What evidence supports Mr. Jones as a tyrannical leader?

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The strongest evidence is: 'Let us face it: [under Mr. Jones] our lives are miserable, laborious, and short... we are slaughtered with hideous cruelty.'

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What role does propaganda play in Animal Farm?

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Propaganda, primarily through Squealer, is used to manipulate the truth and control the perception of the other animals.

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What is the significance of the Commandments in Animal Farm?

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The Commandments represent the principles of Animalism and are meant to ensure equality, but are gradually altered to benefit the pigs.

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How does ignorance affect the animals in Animal Farm?

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Ignorance leads to blind trust in the pigs, allowing them to manipulate and control the other animals without question.

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What does the character of Squealer represent?

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Squealer represents the propaganda machine of a totalitarian regime, twisting facts to maintain control.

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What is the theme of power and corruption in Animal Farm?

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The theme illustrates how power can corrupt ideals and lead to oppression, as seen in the pigs' transformation.