equality Flashcards
old major, milk and apples, executions, boxer, ending
1
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how is equality presented at the start of the novel (quotes)
A
- old major
- “raised platform”
- “all men are enemies, all animals are comrades”
- ” man is the only real enemy we have”
2
Q
“raised platform”
A
- hierarchy and power
- ironic as its a speech about equality
- shows the begginning of unequal power structures
- raised = adjective
3
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“all men are enemies all animals are comrades”
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- vision of solidraity for teh animals- life without humans
- inspires and unites teh animals
- “all” = pronoun
-> totality of OM’s idea and how they cannot consort with pigs, no exceptions, no mercy
4
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“man is the only real enemy we have”
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- unites and inspires - sparks revolution - noun enemy = common adversary -> inspires action
- direct adn straigtfowrad tone, strong impact, simple so all animals can understand
5
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milk and apples quotes
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- “milk and apples, this has been proven by science comrades, contain substances absolutely nesseccary to the wellbeing of a pig. day and night we watch over your welfare”