Animal farm-Reponding Chapters 5-7

PERSONAL RESPONSE

What was your reaction to Snowball's expulsion from Animal Farm?

I thought that at that moment, it was obvious that Napoleon was trying to gain full authority over the farm. I think that the expulsion of Snowball was not supposed to happen as Snowball really thought about the welfare of the farm. Snowball should not have been so trusting and should have been vary about his co-leaders.

ANALYZING LITERATURE

What happens to Snowball during the meeting about the windmill? What events in Soviet history does this scene represent?

He was chased out by Napoleon's guard dogs. It represents Stalin overthrowing Trotsky.

Identify three ways that Napoleon tries to solidify his leadership on the farm. How does the process of decision-making on the farm change under Napoleon's leadership?

Firstly, he chased Snowball out of the farm so there was no threat to his leadership position.
Secondly, Napoleon used Squealer to persuade other animals to believe in him
Lastly, his nine fierce guard dogs to threaten those who goes against him.

Why do the executions take place? What message do these events send to the animals about their role in a future society?

I personally think that it is to warn the other animals not to betray Napoleon. It conveys the message that no good end would befall the animal that betrays Napoleon.

How does Orwell compare Animal Farm under Napoleon's leadership, to its exploited state under Farmer Jones' rule? What attitude about totalitarian government do you think Orwell conveys?

Orwell shows that under Napoleon's leadership, the animal's conditions were not very different from under Jones rule. He tells us that a totalitarian government does not exactly bode well, as it brings internal problems.

Do you think it's fair that those who are more educated or more skilled - like the pigs in Animal Farm - have more influence in decision-making? Consider how decisions are made in your community, state, or in the nation.

I do not think it is fair because every one should have the rights to fight for their own well-being. For example, in Singapore, citizens are also given the right to choose.

THE WORDS:

The Words:
In future all questions relating to the working for the farm would be settled by a special committee of pigs presided over by himself.

What they really mean:

Napoleon was going to make all the decisions from then on.


The Words:
I trust that every animal here appreciates the sacrifice that Comrade Napoleon has made in taking this extra labour upon himself. Do not imagine, comrade, leadership is a pleasure!

What they really mean:

Napoleon is doing a lot for the farm and the animals should not grumble.


The Words:

This work is strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented himself from it would have his rations reduced by half.

What they really mean:

All animals must work on Sundays.


The Words:

From now onwards Animal Farm would engage in trade with neighbouring farms: not, of course, for any commercial purpose, but simply in order to obtain materials which were urgently necessary

What they really mean:

Napoleon is engaging in trade with humans, breaking one of the seven commandments.


The Words:

It was absolutely necessary, he said, that the pigs, who were the brains of the farm should have a quiet place to work in

What they really mean:

The pigs are getting all the luxury.


The Words:

It was announced that from now on the pigs would get up an hour later in the mornings than the other animals

What they really mean:

The pigs will work lesser than the other animals


The Words:

Beasts of England has been abolished

What they really mean:

Napoleon has almost become a human.

This is the end for Chapters 5-7.