Abuse of Language as Instrumental to the Abuse of Power

• What is one of Orwell's central concerns in his works?

  Manipulation of language as control
• How do the pigs in Animal Farm manipulate language?

  They twist socialist rhetoric to justify actions
• What happens to the animals' understanding of socialism after Major's death?

  The pigs distort Major's words over time
• Why do the other animals struggle to oppose the pigs?

  Opposing pigs means opposing Rebellion ideals
• What is the main principle of the farm by the end of Animal Farm?

  All animals are equal, but some are more equal
• What does the phrase "more equal than others" signify?

  Abuse of the concept of equality
• How does Orwell expose the pigs' manipulation of language?

  Through Squealer's reconfigurations of commandments
• Why is the abuse of language in Animal Farm significant?

  It highlights control and power dynamics
• What is a compelling feature of Animal Farm according to Orwell?

  Exposure of language abuse
• Why should the abuse of language in Animal Farm be closely studied?

  It remains relevant even after decoding allegories