Snowball

Question 1

“Can you not understand that liberty is more important than ribbons?” 1
Chapter 5

Answer 1

1. Rhetorical Device to persuade Mollie to reject luxury
2. Sees freedom as a right
3. Shows his idealism, he genuinely believes in the righteousness of the cause
4. Shows naivety
5. He is blind to the lengths that animals will go for power
6. Assumes everyone shares his sentiments

Question 2

The Symbolism of the Windmill 2
Chapter 5

Answer 2

1. Shows his leadership and proactiveness
2. Symbolises the animals efforts to break free from humans and be self-sufficient
3. Later becomes a symbol of corruption, original ideas perverted
4. Even after his expulsion, remains as a reminder of the egalitarian society they fought for.

Question 3

“War is war. The only good human is a dead one.” 3

Answer 3

1. Radicalism. Sees humans as irredeemable enemies. Willingness to use brute force.
2. Dehumanises them, as an obstacle that needs to be removed
3. He views violence as necessary for liberation, fervor for revolution
4. Unwavering committment