Animal Farm - Chapter 6

Front

Who is Mr. Whymper?

Back

A solicitor from town who conducts the animals’ business with humans.

Front

What does Squealer say about the meaning of 'bed'?

Back

Anything to sleep on, like a pile of straw, is actually a bed.

Front

How is farm life for the animals different in Chapter VI?

Back

The animals work harder and harder and many things aren’t finished.

Front

Why was the windmill difficult to build?

Back

The stones are large and the weather is bad.

Front

How does Squealer explain that it is not against the Seven Commandments for pigs to sleep in beds?

Back

The rule is against sheets, not beds.

Front

What is the significance of the windmill in Animal Farm?

Back

The windmill symbolizes the animals' hard work and the promise of a better future.

Front

How do the pigs justify their privileges over the other animals?

Back

The pigs claim they are the brains of the operation and need extra resources to lead effectively.

Front

What role does propaganda play in Animal Farm?

Back

Propaganda is used by the pigs, especially Squealer, to manipulate the other animals' perceptions and maintain control.

Front

What does the changing of the commandments signify?

Back

It signifies the gradual corruption of the original ideals of Animalism and the rise of tyranny.

Front

How does the theme of power and corruption manifest in Chapter VI?

Back

The pigs increasingly exploit the other animals, showing how power can corrupt ideals.