GCSE English Lit - Animal farm part 2

“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others”

The irony and paradox shows how the pigs have twisted the principles of Animalism to benefit themselves.

Suggests that power corrupts and equality is impossible under the pigs leadership.

“Snowball was a traitor and in league with Jones from the very start!”

The propaganda and accusatory tone shows how Napoleon manipulates the animals and blames others to protect his own power.

Highlights the themes of manipulation, fear, and abuse of authority.

“I will work harder.”

The direct speech and repetition emphasise Boxer’s naivety, resilience and dedication.

It suggests that the working class is exploited through loyalty and physical labour.

Highlights hard work, exploitation, and betrayal.

“The only good human is a dead one.”

The hyperbole and emotive language highlights the animals’ intense hatred towards humans and the extreme nature of their revolutionary beliefs.

“Napoleon is always right”

The repetition and declarative sentence demonstrates Boxer’s blind loyalty and unquestioning obedience.

Emphasises how propaganda and fear are used to consolidate authority on the farm.

"The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which”

The imagery and juxtaposition highlights how the pigs have completely adopted the behaviours of the humans they originally overthrew.

It demonstrates that the revolution has been corrupted and the original ideals of equality and animalism have been entirely abandoned.

This shows the themes of corruption, betrayal of ideals, and abuse of power,