Examples Of Propaganda In Animal Farm

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In the book Animal Farm, by George Orwell there are a lot of examples of propaganda. For example the cartier Squealer uses lots of different kinds of propaganda in order to persuade the animals. Some of the different times Squealer uses propaganda are his way of explaining Boxer’s disappearance, using the fear of Jones coming back, teaching the sheep a new phrase. First, Propoganda is used to explain the dissapearence of Boxer. When Boxer gets injured he is no longer important to the farm, so the pigs decide to sell him. When the animals started to speculate what happened to their friend, the pigs had Squealer influence their opinion. Squealer told the animals he had “been present during Boxer's last hours” (109 Orwell). Squealer also convinced the animals of things that boxer said on his deathbed, Squealer quoted Boxer in saying “I will work harder” and “Long Live comrade Napoleon”. These quotes show how Squealer uses propaganda not only to explain the disappearance of Boxer but to also convince the animals into working harder and supporting Napoleon. This is one of the main examples of propaganda used by Squealer in the story. …show more content…

After the animals rebel and get rid of Jones, they take over the farm for themselves. With Jones in charge they were slaves and so therefore the last thing they would want is for him to come back. So when Squealer made comments about Jones coming back the animals feared and listened to those in charge. Squealer also mentions the fact that other animals have been “Jones secret agents” such as Snowball. The animals not knowing any better will follow his words and believe what he says. This shows how Squealer can use propaganda by fear to convince the animals to listen their leaders so that they can stay free from

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