Animal Farm Chapter 5 Flashcard

Front

What strategy did Napoleon use to gain support from the animals on the farm?

Back

Napoleon canvassed support between meetings.

Front

What is the significance of Mollie's disappearance in 'Animal Farm'?

Back

Mollie disappears to pull a carriage for a man who fed her sugar, indicating her preference for human comfort over animal solidarity.

Front

How does Squealer justify Snowball's absence to the other animals?

Back

Squealer claims that Snowball was a traitor and a criminal.

Front

Which group of animals was the first to support Napoleon's leadership?

Back

The sheep were the first animals to support Napoleon.

Front

Who is responsible for chasing Snowball off the farm?

Back

Nine dogs that Napoleon has raised chase Snowball off the farm.

Front

What role does propaganda play in Napoleon's leadership?

Back

Propaganda, primarily through Squealer, is used to manipulate the truth and control the narrative among the animals.

Front

What does the character of Squealer represent in 'Animal Farm'?

Back

Squealer represents the propaganda machine and the manipulation of language to control the populace.

Front

How does Napoleon's leadership style differ from Snowball's?

Back

Napoleon's leadership is authoritarian and relies on fear, while Snowball's approach is more democratic and focused on collaboration.

Front

What does Mollie's character symbolize in the context of the farm?

Back

Mollie symbolizes the bourgeoisie or those who are more concerned with personal gain and comfort than collective welfare.

Front

What event marks the turning point in the power struggle between Napoleon and Snowball?

Back

The turning point is when Napoleon uses the dogs to chase Snowball off the farm.