quitations Flashcards
What does Old Major assert about men and animals?
All men are enemies. All animals are comrades.
This statement sets the ideological foundation for the animals’ rebellion.
What is the message conveyed in Old Major’s song about the future?
Beasts of every land and clime/Hearken to my joyful tiding/ Of the golden future time.
This reflects the hope for a better future for all animals.
According to the Seven Commandments, what is the classification of beings based on their legs?
Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.
This commandment establishes a clear distinction between humans and animals.
How did the animals feel after the rebellion?
The animals were happy as they had never conceived it possible to be.
This indicates a sense of newfound joy and freedom among the animals.
What is Boxer’s famous motto?
I will work harder!
This reflects Boxer’s strong work ethic and dedication to the cause.
What is the sheep’s simplified slogan?
FOUR LEGS GOOD, TWO LEGS BAD.
This slogan simplifies the animals’ ideology for easier understanding.
What does Squealer claim about the pigs’ consumption of milk and apples?
Many of us actually dislike milk and apples.
This is an attempt to justify the pigs’ special privileges.
What does Boxer express about taking life?
I have no wish to take life, not even human life.
This shows Boxer’s moral stance and compassion.
What is Boxer’s belief regarding Napoleon?
Napoleon is always right.
This highlights Boxer’s blind loyalty to leadership.
How did human beings feel about Animal Farm after its prosperity?
They hated it more than ever.
This indicates the escalating tension between humans and the animals.
How were the animals described in terms of their physical state?
They were always cold, and usually hungry as well.
This emphasizes the harsh living conditions of the animals.
What does Muriel read about the Commandment regarding killing?
No animal shall kill any other animal WITHOUT CAUSE.
This reveals a change in the animals’ memory of the commandments.
What does Squealer say about the animals’ past and present?
In those days they had been slaves and now they were free, and that made all the difference.
This illustrates the perceived improvement in the animals’ status.
What is the closing image presented in the story?
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.
This symbolizes the complete betrayal of the original revolutionary ideals.
