The animals now also learned that Snowball had never—as many of them had believed hitherto—received the order of “Animal Hero, F
irst Class.” This was merely a legend which had been spread some time after the Battle of the Cowshed by Snowball himself. So far from being decorated, he had been censured for showing cowardice in the battle. Once again some of the animals heard this with a certain bewilderment, but Squealer was soon able to convince them that their memories had been at fault. –Animal Farm,
George Orwell
What propaganda technique does Squealer use to change the story of Snowball?
✔ name-calling
How do the animals initially react to the new story?
✔ They wonder why they recall a different story.
Which theme is supported by Squealer’s use of propaganda?
✔ Unquestioned loyalty is dangerous.
The theme of "The Wretched and the Beautiful" is the plight of refugees. Seeking refuge is given a fictional slant by the fact that the refugees in this story are aliens, who have arrived amid a group of holidaymakers.
