Question

It was “assumed” that the windmill plans had been rubbed off the floor. How does Orwell use this word to describe the animals’ level of thought? This is the second time the animals have assumed something. What d animals’ level of thought? This is the second time the animals have assumed something. What did the animals assume in Chapter iii that proved false? How dangerous is it to assume things?

Answer 1

The word assume in this context is used to show how how easily the leader of the animals jumped to conclusions and also how docile the animals who were under his control were. In chapter 3, they also assumed that pigs needed apples and milk to sustain themselves. Assuming things can't always be accurate. It's better to collect facts first before deciding things.