The other animals rush to tell Squealer, while Benjamin and Clover stay near their friend. The animals panic and begin crying out to Boxer that he must escape. They hear him kicking feebly inside the cart, but he is unable to get out. Soon Squealer announces that the doctors could not cure Boxer: he has died at the hospital. Squealer denounces the false rumors that Boxer was taken to a glue factory, saying that the hospital had simply bought the cart from a glue maker and had failed to paint over the lettering.
The animals heave a sigh of relief at this news, and when Napoleon gives a great speech in praise of Boxer, they feel completely soothed. Not long after the speech, the farmhouse receives a delivery from the grocer, and sounds of revelry erupt from within. The animals murmur among themselves that the pigs have found the money to buy another crate of whisky—though no one knows where they found the money.
As members of the revolutionary era in Russia began to expect to receive some compensation for all of the terrible sacrifices they had made in the revolution and in the war with Germany, they became painfully aware of the full extent of their betrayal at the hands of the Stalinist leadership.
The quality of life for the average citizen continued to decline, even as the ruling class grew ever larger and consumed ever more luxuries. The great horse seems to have no bad qualities apart from his limited intellect, but, in the end, he falls victim to his own virtues—loyalty and the willingness to work.
It is sadly ironic that the system that he so loyally serves ultimately betrays him: he works for the good of all but is sold for the good of the few. When a new crate of whisky arrives for the pigs, we can reasonably infer that the money for it has come from the sale of Boxer. In order to defuse potential outrage at his blatant cruelty, Napoleon brings Moses back and allows him to tell his tales of Sugarcandy Mountain, much as Stalin made a place for the once-taboo Russian Orthodox Church after World War II.
Napoleon further hopes to appease his populace by means of his Spontaneous Demonstrations, which force the animals to go through the motions of loyalty, despite what they may actually feel. The name of the new ritual bears particular irony: these gatherings are anything but spontaneous and demonstrate very little beyond a fearful conformity. The irony of the title indicates the overriding hollowness of the event. What techniques did the pigs use to make the animals think their lives were okay?
How did they get the animals to forget their problems? Answer: They lied to them by telling them that the farm was more prosperous and that the animals had better lives than before.
They held ceremonies to help the animals forget about their terrible lives. In what ways were Napoleon and his family treated differently from the other animals? Answer: He was always accompanied by his bodyguards, and his children were separated from the other animals. Who returned to the farm after being gone for a long time? Why do you think the pigs allowed him to stay? Answer: Moses returned to the farm. The pigs allowed him to stay because he gave the animals hope by telling them about Sugarcandy Mountain.
The animals lives were awful, so hope in a wonderful place after death might keep them from rebelling against the pigs. How did Squealer and Napoleon twist the truth about Boxer in order to strengthen themselves?
Answer: He told them that Boxer was sent to a hospital and given the best treatment possible but he died. They sold Boxer and used the money to buy alcohol. Related documents. Chapter 1. George Orwell's Animal Farm. Removing book from your Reading List will also remove any bookmarked pages associated with this title. Are you sure you want to remove bookConfirmation and any corresponding bookmarks? My Preferences My Reading List. Animal Farm George Orwell.
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