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Why does the narrator say "or thought they remembered" at the beginning of ch. 8?
The animals are confused and doubt their own memories. Squealer convinces them they are incorrect.
Why was the killing of the animals in chapter 7 justified?
They had leagued themselves with Snowball
Why does Squealer read the figures to the animals?
To show how much production has improved, to boost their spirit because they are exhausted.
What titles are given to Napoleon?
Our leader Comrade Napoleon, Father of all Animals, Terror of Mankind, Protector of the Sheep, Ducklings friend
What do all the titles Napoleon has tell us about him?
He is powerful, above everyone else, god-like.
How does Minimus's poem paint Napoleon? (how is he described?)
As a fountain of happiness, he is responsible fotr the animals full bellies and clean straw, they sleep at peace.
What is ironic about Minimus's poem and the real Napoleon?
In the poem Napoleon takes care of the animals but he really mistreats them
In chapter 8, how do the animals feel about Napoleon?
They act as if they are greatful but are in fact terrified of him and miserable under his rule
Why does Napoleon have a portrait of himself pained between the poem and the 7 commandments?
To be grateful for his command, reminding them of the rules
Who is Pinkeye?
He is a pig who tastes Napoleon's food before he eats it
Why is it necessary to have 4 dogs protecting Napoleon while he sleeps?
3 hens admitted to plotting with Snowball to murder Napoleon
How do the pigs continually strip Snowball of his honor?
They make up new stories about the Battle of the Cowshed, they blame everything on him
What is the purpose of the degradation of Snowball?
His heroism was a legend (untrue stories) and to make Napoleon a hero for saving them from Snowball
In chapter 8, what are the animals finally able to celebrate?
They finished the windmill and their hard work is finished
What is the scandal surrounding the sale of the wood pile?
Napoleon sold the wood to Frederick and double crossed Pilkington
Why does Napoleon change his story about Frederick and Pilkington?
He sides himself with the one that will get him what he wants.
