Question

directions: read pgs. 45 - 50 of animal farm chapter 5 and answer the following questions. 1. what happened to mollie? why might the other animals be upset with her? 2. why do you think mollie made this decision? do you think she will be better off, worse off, or the same as the other animals? why do you think so? 3. who did the animals decide should decide all questions of farm policy and why? what tone does orwell have when describing this? how do you know? 4. what was snowball good at in the debates? what was napoleon good at?

Explanation:

1. Mollie leaves Animal Farm for a human - owned farm where she gets sugar and ribbons, which she values. The other animals might be upset because she abandons the animal - led revolution and its principles.
2. Mollie made this decision likely due to her love for luxury items like sugar and ribbons that humans can provide. Whether she is better off is subjective. She may have material comforts but loses the sense of community and shared struggle.
3. The animals initially have debates to decide farm policy, but Napoleon gradually takes over decision - making through force and manipulation. Orwell's tone is often critical and satirical, shown through his description of the power - grabbing and the animals' naivety.
4. Snowball is good at passionate and persuasive speeches in the debates. Napoleon is good at using underhanded tactics like using his dogs to gain power and silence opposition.

Answer:

1. Mollie leaves for a human - owned farm. The other animals may be upset because she abandons the revolution.
2. Mollie made the decision for luxury items. Whether she is better off is subjective.
3. Initially debates, then Napoleon takes over. Orwell's tone is critical and satirical.
4. Snowball is good at persuasive speeches. Napoleon is good at using underhanded tactics.