Manipulation and Propaganda

• What theme does Orwell explore through propaganda in Animal Farm?

  Manipulation
• How does Orwell show propaganda's role in controlling public opinion?

  By illustrating Squealer's speeches
• What does Squealer's speeches justify in Animal Farm?

  Napoleon’s decisions
• How do the pigs use propaganda to influence public perception?

  By controlling the truth
• What does Squealer do to the history of the farm?

  Constantly revises it
• How does Orwell demonstrate the manipulation of language?

  By showing how it controls thought
• What euphemism does Squealer use to mask suffering?

  Readjustment of the rations
• How does propaganda pacify the animals in Animal Farm?

  By making them believe in the pigs' legitimacy
• What false promise is used to manipulate the animals?

  Sugar Candy Mountain
• How do the pigs justify their increasing power?

  Through propaganda
• What does Squealer convince the animals about selling Boxer?

  It's in their best interest
• How are the Seven Commandments altered?

  To suit the pigs' needs
• What atmosphere does Napoleon create to control dissent?

  Fear and manipulation
• How does Napoleon silence opposition?

  By using dogs
• How does propaganda create an illusion of success?

  By celebrating minor victories
• What does the celebration of Napoleon's victory illustrate?

  Manipulation of perceptions
• How does Squealer manipulate the animals regarding their suffering?

  Blames external enemies
• What is the role of facts and events in maintaining the pigs' power?

  They prevent questioning of leadership
• How does Squealer manipulate the animals' beliefs?

  By altering their understanding of suffering