Theme
What major theme is shown when the pigs slowly become more like humans?
Power corrupts.
What trait best describes Boxer?
Loyal and hardworking.
Which rhetorical appeal does Squealer MOST often use?
Pathos (emotion) FEAR
What is the central conflict in Animal Farm?
Tension between Ideals & Reality
If someone is “manipulative,” what does that mean?
They control others unfairly.
Which theme is shown through Boxer’s loyalty to Napoleon?
Blind loyalty can be dangerous.
What trait best describes Squealer?
Manipulative and persuasive.
What propaganda technique is it when the pigs blame everything on Snowball?
Scapegoating
What event shows the conflict between ideals and reality?
The pigs changing the commandments
What does “propaganda” mean?
Information used to influence opinions.
Which theme is developed by the constant changing of the commandments?
Those in power manipulate truth.
What character trait does Napoleon show by using fear to control the animals?
Authoritarian / power-hungry.
Which device is used when Squealer twists facts to confuse the animals?
Loaded language / manipulation of logic
What event marks the final betrayal of Boxer?
He is sold to the knacker.
What does totalitarian rule mean?
A system where one leader or small group has complete control over people’s lives and does not allow opposition.