Quotes
Who says “All men are enemies. All animals are comrades?”,
Old Major
What technique is “All animals are equal”?
Slogan / declarative statement
How is Old Major constructed?
As a visionary and ideological leader
What value does Animalism promote?
Equality
How does Old Major’s speech position the reader?
To sympathise with the animals
Who says "I will work harder"
Boxer
What technique is used in “Do you want Jones back?”
Rhetorical question / fear appeal
How is Boxer constructed?
Loyal, hardworking, but naive
What belief does Orwell demonstrate when pigs take the milk and apples?
Power leads to inequality
How does Squealer’s language affect the reader?
Creates doubt and persuades through fear
Who says "do you want Jone's back?"
Squealer
What literary device is used in animals vs humans?
Juxtaposition / binary opposition
How is Squealer constructed?
Persuasive, manipulative communicator
What attitude does Orwell show towards propaganda?
It is dangerous and manipulative
How does the Battle of the Cowshed position the reader?
To support the animals as heroes
What is the significance of “Four legs good, two legs bad”?
It simplifies ideology into a slogan to control thinking
How is symbolism used through the dogs?
They represent fear, control, and secret police
How is Snowball constructed in battle?
Brave, intelligent, strategic
What belief does Orwell reveal through Napoleon’s use of the dogs?
Power is often maintained through fear
How does Snowball’s removal affect the reader?
Creates shock and highlights injustice
How does the quote “Napoleon is always right” reflect a shift in power?
Shows blind loyalty and the rise of authoritarian control
How does Orwell’s simple prose style strengthen propaganda?
Makes ideas seem truthful, accessible, and harder to question
How is Napoleon constructed in Chapter 5?
Ruthless, power-driven, using fear and force to control
What is Orwell’s overall message about revolutions?
They can become corrupt and mirror the systems they replace
How does Orwell position readers to view leadership by Chapter 5
As dangerous when unchecked, encouraging distrust of authority