Chapter 9 Discussion Qns
1. What items do the pigs trade for with the humans? What differences are there between these and those they traded for in earlier chapters?
Hay, part of the potato crop, eggs, and even Boxer was traded by the pigs. unlike in the earlier chapters, the pigs do not consult the animals but simply take away their produce (refer to the Hen Rebellion incident), and do not value life but are willing to trade it away, whereas in the previous chapters, they only traded objects/products.
2. Why does Orwell use the word 'Spontaneous' to describe the weekly demonstration? What is the purpose of all the ceremonies held on the farm?
He uses the word in an ironic way, because when we read the paragraph in which the word appears, it is noticeable that the demonstrations are not spontaneous or unplanned, but are in fact very well planned and detailed.
3. Why do the other pigs not complain that Napoleon allows himself four times as much beer per day as they are allowed?
The other pigs are probably afraid of Napoleon, having just witnessed the public executions of animals which were suspected of plotting against him. Or they could also be convinced that as their leader, he does truly deserve more.
4. The pigs think that Moses is lying about Sugarcandy Mountain. Why, then, do they allow him back on the farm?
Because he helps to brainwash the animals into believing that there is a better place and life awaiting them after their death. This makes them work hard in the present without rebelling, which is what the pigs want. Since Moses is thus serving them, the pigs put up with him.
5. What is different about Benjamin's behavious in this chapter?
For the first time, Banjamin shows his emotions openly - "It was the first time that they had ever seen Benjamin excited"
Hay, part of the potato crop, eggs, and even Boxer was traded by the pigs. unlike in the earlier chapters, the pigs do not consult the animals but simply take away their produce (refer to the Hen Rebellion incident), and do not value life but are willing to trade it away, whereas in the previous chapters, they only traded objects/products.
2. Why does Orwell use the word 'Spontaneous' to describe the weekly demonstration? What is the purpose of all the ceremonies held on the farm?
He uses the word in an ironic way, because when we read the paragraph in which the word appears, it is noticeable that the demonstrations are not spontaneous or unplanned, but are in fact very well planned and detailed.
3. Why do the other pigs not complain that Napoleon allows himself four times as much beer per day as they are allowed?
The other pigs are probably afraid of Napoleon, having just witnessed the public executions of animals which were suspected of plotting against him. Or they could also be convinced that as their leader, he does truly deserve more.
4. The pigs think that Moses is lying about Sugarcandy Mountain. Why, then, do they allow him back on the farm?
Because he helps to brainwash the animals into believing that there is a better place and life awaiting them after their death. This makes them work hard in the present without rebelling, which is what the pigs want. Since Moses is thus serving them, the pigs put up with him.
5. What is different about Benjamin's behavious in this chapter?
For the first time, Banjamin shows his emotions openly - "It was the first time that they had ever seen Benjamin excited"
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