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What is the purpose of the production figures Squealer reads to the animals?
In Chapter 8, Squealer reads long lists of figures to the animals. These figures show that the production of all sorts of food has gone up by huge amounts. The purpose of this is to keep the animals happy. By Chapter 8, things are not going so well on the farm.
What is the purpose of squealers list of facts and figures?
By confusing the animals with facts and figures — most of which are entirely invented — Squealer convinces them that the pigs are working for their benefit without having to actually work or prove real production.
What does Squealer keep saying to the animals?
How does Squealer manipulate the animals so the pigs can better control them? A persuasive speaker, Squealer uses language to make the other animals disbelieve what they have seen with their own eyes and to believe the lies he tells them.
How did Squealer manipulate the animals?
Squealer is able to manipulate the animals’ fears, use Snowball as a scapegoat, alter the Seven Commandments, and depict Napoleon as a courageous savior. Squealer’s efforts influence the animals to accept Napoleon’s oppressive policies and obey his orders.
What does Squealer teach the sheep to bleat at the end of the novel?
What does Squealer teach the sheep to bleat? He teaches the sheep to bleat “four legs good, 2 legs bad” then at the end of the story he teaches the, “four legs good, two legs better”.
What figures does Squealer read to the animals in Chapter 8?
What purpose is served by the production figures Squealer reads to the animals? The pigs fooled everyone by having Squeler read to them and describe how what thier doing is helping them alot more then before. And that their gaining alot more by what their doing.
How does Squealer use propaganda in Animal Farm?
Squealer utilizes name-calling propaganda to depict Snowball in a negative light, which contrasts with Napoleon’s portrayal as their courageous, honest leader. Squealer refers to Snowball as a “traitor” and “criminal,” who is dedicated to the demise of Animal Farm.
Why do the animals believe Squealer and agree to be obedient?
After the deadly battle that allowed Animal Farm to be a free state, Squealer, Napoleon’s messenger, convinces the farm animals that their bravery in the battle was not enough. They need to obedient and loyal to Animal Farm and its leader in order for the farm to be successful.