chapter 5

• At this . . . nine enormous dogs wearing brass-studded collars came bounding into the barn. They dashed straight for Snowball. . . .
• What does Mollie do that makes her a burden on Animal Farm?

  She arrives late and accepts treats.
• How does Mollie ultimately leave Animal Farm?

  She is lured away by a man.
• What does Mollie do after leaving Animal Farm?

  She pulls a carriage for a man.
• Where do the animals hold their meetings during winter?

  In the big barn.
• What is the main conflict between Snowball and Napoleon?

  They disagree on the windmill project.
• What does Snowball propose to improve the farm?

  To build a windmill for electricity.
• How does Napoleon respond to Snowball's windmill plans?

  He urinates on them in contempt.
• What happens during the meeting to decide on the windmill project?

  Snowball is chased off by Napoleon's dogs.
• What do the dogs do when they charge into the barn?

  They attack Snowball and chase him away.
• What does Napoleon declare about future meetings?

  They will be for ceremonial purposes only.
• How does Squealer justify Napoleon's leadership to the other animals?

  He claims Napoleon makes sacrifices for them.
• What do the animals initially feel after Snowball's expulsion?

  Confused and disturbed.
• What maxims does Boxer adopt to support Napoleon?

  "I will work harder" and "Napoleon is always right."
• How does Squealer explain Napoleon's change of heart about the windmill?

  He claims Napoleon never opposed it.
• What tactics does Squealer use to convince the animals?

  He uses appealing words and threats from dogs.
• What are Napoleon's motivations as described in the chapter?

  Corrupt and power-hungry motivations
• How does Napoleon demonstrate his willingness to rewrite history?

  By banishing Snowball without justification
• What parallel is drawn between Napoleon and Stalin in the chapter?

  Both seized power and banished rivals
• What event in history does Orwell's experience relate to in the chapter?

  His time in a Trotskyist group during the Spanish Civil War
• What happened to Trotsky in Mexico?

  He was murdered
• How did Stalin use Trotsky's image after his death?

  As a phantom threat during purges
• What did Lenin say about communism?

  It is socialism plus electrification
• Why was technological modernization important to Soviet leaders?

  To upgrade neglected infrastructure and compete
• What does the windmill in Animal Farm symbolize?

  The importance of electrification projects
• How did Stalin initially react to modernization plans?

  He balked at the idea before embracing it
• What suspicion has been building about Napoleon since Chapter III?

  His interest in stealing resources for himself
• What does the chapter represent in the context of Orwell's narrative?

  The climax of tension regarding power dynamics
• What does Napoleon's use of dogs signify?

  His creation of a private secret police
• How does Squealer manipulate language regarding Snowball's banishment?

  Transforms it into an act of self-sacrifice
• What is the relationship between physical and verbal violence in the chapter?

  Each legitimizes the other in political subversion
• What central concern does Orwell explore throughout his works?

  The connection between violence and language subversion
• What are the key themes presented in this chapter of Animal Farm?

  • Corruption and power-hungry motivations
  • Manipulation of history and language
  • The role of technology in governance
  • The dynamics of political subversion
• How does Napoleon's rise to power reflect historical events?

  • Parallels with Stalin's actions
  • Use of violence and manipulation
  • Control over resources and information
  • Allegorical representation of totalitarian regimes
• Who becomes an increasing burden on Animal Farm?

  Mollie
• What behavior does Mollie exhibit that contradicts Animalism?

  She arrives late and accepts treats from men
• How does Mollie leave Animal Farm?

  She is lured away by a man
• What does Mollie do after leaving Animal Farm?

  She pulls a man's carriage
• Where do the animals hold their meetings during winter?

  In the big barn
• Who dominates the meetings on Animal Farm?

  Snowball and Napoleon's disagreements