Snowball

• Who is Snowball in Animal Farm?

  Snowball is a leader of the animal rebellion.
• What type of pig is Snowball?

  Snowball is a smart, idealistic pig.
• How does Snowball differ from Napoleon?

  Snowball is more democratic and idealistic.
• What does Snowball believe in regarding education?

  Snowball believes in education for all animals.
• How does Snowball contribute to the Battle of the Cowshed?

  Snowball leads the animals in the battle.
• What does Snowball's bravery in the battle demonstrate?

  It demonstrates his leadership qualities.
• How does Snowball’s vision for Animal Farm differ from Napoleon’s?

  Snowball envisions equality, while Napoleon seeks power.
• What role does Snowball play in the construction of the windmill?

  Snowball is the chief advocate for the windmill.
• What does the windmill symbolize for Snowball?

  It symbolizes progress and improvement.
• How does Snowball’s expulsion reflect the theme of power in the novel?

  It shows betrayal and violence in power struggles.
• How is Snowball used as a scapegoat?

  Napoleon blames Snowball for the farm's problems.
• What does Snowball represent in terms of revolutionary ideals?

  He represents the noble ideals of revolution.
• How does Snowball’s expulsion highlight Orwell’s views on leadership?

  It criticizes corrupt leadership ousting idealists.
• How does Snowball’s intellectualism differ from Napoleon's pragmatism?

  Snowball values innovation, Napoleon values power.
• What does Snowball’s downfall symbolize?

  It symbolizes the purging of idealists.
• How does Snowball’s leadership show potential for corruption?

  His ideas are co-opted by Napoleon.
• How is Snowball’s leadership contrasted with Napoleon’s?

  Snowball is energetic, Napoleon is authoritarian.
• How does Snowball’s character reflect propaganda in politics?

  His name is used to explain failures.
• How does Snowball’s character serve as an allegory for Leon Trotsky?

  Snowball represents Trotsky's exile after a power struggle.
• What is Snowball's attitude toward humans?

  Snowball believes humans are the enemy.
• How does Snowball embody idealistic revolutionaries?

  He seeks change but lacks ruthlessness.
• What does Snowball’s scapegoating reveal about power dynamics?

  It shows how dictators manipulate public opinion.
• How does Snowball represent intellectuals in society?

  He symbolizes intellectuals undermined by power.
• How does Snowball’s role in the windmill reflect his vision for progress?

  It demonstrates his belief in technological advancement.
• How does Snowball’s character show idealism leading to failure?

  His idealism fails against Napoleon's ruthlessness.
• How does Snowball’s expulsion relate to betrayal in Animal Farm?

  It represents betrayal of true revolutionary ideals.
• How does Snowball's leadership inspire hope in the animals?

  His vision gives animals hope for a better future.
• How does Snowball’s downfall highlight the theme of corruption?

  It illustrates how power corrupts leaders.
• How does Snowball’s character arc illustrate political rivalry consequences?

  It shows how rivals are eliminated by rulers.
• How does Snowball represent hope and idealism?

  He embodies the hopes of the revolution.
• How does Snowball’s character critique revolutionary leadership?

  His failure highlights dangers of idealism.
• How does Snowball’s relationship with Napoleon evolve?

  It turns from collaboration to hostility.
• How does Snowball’s departure affect the other animals?

  It marks a turning point for Napoleon's rule.
• What does Snowball’s role in Animal Farm ultimately symbolize?

  It symbolizes betrayal of revolutionary ideals.