The Abuse of Language and Truth

• What does Orwell critique about language in his work?

  Language can distort truth and manipulate masses
• How do the pigs' alterations of the Seven Commandments serve in the story?

  They justify actions and deceive the animals
• What theme does Orwell emphasize regarding truth?

  Truth can be manipulated to control and deceive
• What phrase illustrates the manipulation of truth in the story?

  “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others”
• How does Squealer's speeches exemplify language manipulation?

  They obscure reality and protect pigs' authority
• What does Squealer convince the animals regarding the commandments?

  That the commandments are being followed
• How do the pigs maintain power through rewriting history?

  They distort facts to control the animals
• What does Squealer say about Napoleon's luxuries like alcohol?

  It is a deliberate distortion of the truth
• How does language manipulation affect the animals' critical thinking?

  It erodes their ability to challenge the pigs
• What do the animals believe about the farm's conditions compared to Mr. Jones' rule?

  Conditions are better than under Mr. Jones
• What does the animals' inability to recognize truth signify?

  Language shapes perceptions and obscures reality
• What symbolizes the collapse of truth by the end of the novel?

  Animals can no longer distinguish pigs from humans
• How does Orwell critique the narrative created by those in power?

  They manipulate language to legitimize oppression
• How do the pigs control the animals' perception of truth?

  By controlling language, they obscure reality
• What effect does the pigs' assurance of improvement have on the animals?

  It tricks them into complacency despite deterioration
• How does the novel illustrate the blurring of truth and falsehood?

  Animals remain faithful to Napoleon despite betrayal