Animal Farm ch. 2

Why do the pigs have a hard time convincing Mollie?

She wanted to keep her ribbons.

Why do the pigs have a hard time convincing Moses?

He was Mr. Jones especial pet.

What three events made it easier for the animals to rebel?

1. Mr. Jones forgets to feed them.

2. Mr. Jones' drunkenness.

3. The other employees didn't do anything with the animals.

Where did Mr. Jones go the night before the rebellion started? What did he do upon his return?

He went to the Red Lion, got drunk, came back to the farm and slept.

What did Mr. Jones' employees do that ignites the rebellion?

They started whipping the animals.

What are the events of the rebellion?

The animals expelled Mr. Jones and the employees. The bits, the nose-rings, the dog chains were thrown down the well. They burned reins, halters, whips, blinkers, etc.

Who goes in and checks our the farm. What do they see?

Snowball and Napoleon checked in and saw Mollie with luxurious items.

What do the animals decide to do with the farmhouse?

They treated it as a museum.

What are the Seven Commandment?

1. Everyone has 2 legs are enemies

2. Everyone that has at least 4 legs are friends

3. No clothing

4. Can't sleep in a bed

5. No drinking alcohol

6. Can't kill other animals

7. All animals are equal

What mysterious happens at the end of the chapter?

The milk disappeared.

Pre-eminent

Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding.

Expounded

present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail.

Spinney

a small area of trees and branches.

Unalterable

not able to be changed.

What ability do the pigs "reveal" that they have?

They can read and write.

What does Orwell mean when he says Squealer can "turn black into white"?

Squealer is good at speaking.

Who does Snowball represent?

Leon Trotsky

Who does Napoleon represent?

Joseph Stalin

Who does Squealer symbolize?

Propaganda

The pigs formulate the teachings of Old Major into a system of thought. What is it called?

Animalism

Who does Old Major symbolize?

Karl Marx/Lenin

What does Animalism correspond with?

Communism

What two leaders emerge after the rebellion?

Napoleon and Snowball

What did the nose-rings, whips, chains, harnesses represent to the animals?

Slavery

Who said, "Can you not understand that liberty is worth more than ribbons?"

Snowball

He was a spy and tale-bearer, but he was also a clever talker.

Moses

He spoke about Sugarcandy Mountain.

Moses

Why did the pigs not like Moses speaking about Sugarcandy Mountain

Animals may conclude that Sugarcandy Mountain is paradise, so why work so hard for Animalism.

Who could turn black into white?

Squealer

What does the pigs reading and writing foreshadow?

They want to gain control of Animal Farm.

Which animal leaves the farm with humans?

Moses

Sugarcandy Mountain represents what?

Organized religion

What does the last line of chapter 2 foreshadow: "…and when they came back in the evening [after the harvest] it was noticed that the milk had disappeared."

The pigs are hiding things from animals and taking control of the farm.