I saw the commandments changing but struggled to challenge them.
Who is Clover
How many original commandments were on the barn wall?
What is 7
Suggesting that “everyone else” believes or does something, so you should too.
What is Bandwagon
These animals enforce Napoleon’s rule through intimidation.
Who are the dogs
What Revolution is Animal Farm based on?
What is the Russian Revolution
We represented blind loyalty and often drowned out independent thought with repetition.
Who are the sheep
I got caught changing the commandments.
Who is Squealer
Persuading people by making them afraid of what will happen if they don’t agree or comply.
What is Fear
Napoleon eliminates this rival to consolidate power early in the novel.
Who is Snowball
What does Sugarcandy Mountain symbolize?
What is Heaven
I symbolize the selfishness of the middle class. I am unwilling to give up my personal luxuries.
Who is Mollie
This was the first commandment that was broken.
What is "no animals shall sleep in a bed"
Using a famous or respected person to support an idea, product, or belief.
What is Testimonial
When Boxer was being taken away to be "treated," the side of the van said this...
What is Horse Slaughterer (Alfred Simmonds, Horse Slaughterer and Glue Boiler, Willingdon. Dealer in Hides and Bone-Meal. Kennels Supplied)
Squealer does this when "proving" to the animals that the farms prosperity is way higher than when Mr. Jones was in charge.
What is false statistics/faking data
I am the man who paid for the timber with fake bank notes.
Who is Frederick
My original commandment stated, "No animal shall kill any other animal." It was changed to say what?
What is "No animal shall kill any other animal without cause"
Using vague, positive words (like freedom, justice, greatness) that sound good but lack specific details.
What are Glittering Generalities
Squealer often uses this tactic/technique by asking, “Surely, comrades, you do not want Jones back?
What is appealing to fear
This tactic involves blaming Snowball for all the problems on the farm.
What is scapegoating
I am the first human the pigs permit contact with after the Rebellion. My role is to pass on communications from Napoleon to the other humans.
Who is Mr. Whymper
This was the last and final commandment.
What is "All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others"
Using strong, emotional words to influence how people feel instead of letting them think logically.
What is Loaded Language
The public confessions and executions in Chapter 7 represent this shift in government style.
What is dictatorship (also totalitarianism!)
Originally, the sheep chant, "4 legs good, 2 legs bad." What is the new chant at the end of Animal Farm.
What is "4 legs good, 2 legs better"