"Once again all rations were reduced except those of the pigs and the dogs"
How does Squealer continually prove to the other animals that they were better off under Napoleon's leadership than Mr Jones'?
What was in it for Squealer?
Reflect
At this point in the novel, do you think that the animals are better off under Napoleon's rule rather than Mr Jones? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Why does Orwell refer to the animals on the farm as "slaves"?
Your thoughts
How did you feel when Boxer was taken away?
Why do you think that the pigs would be so cruel when Boxer had worked so hard for the farm? What was their main motivation?
How does Squealer continually prove to the other animals that they were better off under Napoleon's leadership than Mr Jones'?
What was in it for Squealer?
Reflect
At this point in the novel, do you think that the animals are better off under Napoleon's rule rather than Mr Jones? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Why does Orwell refer to the animals on the farm as "slaves"?
Your thoughts
How did you feel when Boxer was taken away?
Why do you think that the pigs would be so cruel when Boxer had worked so hard for the farm? What was their main motivation?