Claim, Evidence, Analysis by Michelle O'Connell https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w en-us 2022-01-07 18:40:30 UTC 2025-11-09 23:53:17 UTC hello@padlet.com Jin Sheng https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981064115 Squealer uses language that intimidates to manipulate the animals into working toward the pigs’ wants. He makes the animals agree to supplying the pigs with apples and milk from the harvest by intimidating animals that they will lose their new freedom if they don’t. “surely there is no one among you who wants to see Jones come back?”. Without being forced under human’s oppression, the animals live their lives doing work without Jones forcing them to and beating them to comply. When the animals discover that the pigs have been consuming all the recently harvested apples and milk, Squealer convinces them that it is a necessity to make sure Jones won’t come back.]]> 2022-01-07 19:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981064115 https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981065978 Claim - After Snowball is run off the farm(where in the book), Squealer distorts Snowball’s intents through the telling of Snowball’s supposed betrayal and his plot to get revenge.

Evidence - “‘Snowball has sold himself to Frederick of Pinchfield Farm, who is now plotting to attack us and take our farm away from us!’”

Analysis - Squealer abuses how little information the animals receive to spread rumors regarding Snowball to worsen public opinion of Snowball, and therefore improve the favor of his rival, Napoleon.]]> 2022-01-07 19:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981065978 https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981066865 Squealer uses language that intimidates the animals so that they would not think to question him. After finding out where the missing milk had gone, Squealer wants to remind the animals of what will happen if the pigs’ needs aren’t tended to. “Surely, comrades, surely there is no one among you who wants to see Jones come back?” Squealer emphasizes the fact that the pigs are the brainworkers of the farm and that the stability of the farm relies on the pigs. He uses the possibility of Jones coming back in order to prevent the animals from thinking the milk was taken for selfish reasons.]]> 2022-01-07 19:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981066865 Andrew F https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981067431 Claim - Squealer takes advantage of the animals’ fears of Jones to keep them below himself and the other pigs.

Revision - In order to be greater than the other pigs, Squealer utilizes intimidating language tactics.

Evidence - “surely there is no one among you who wants to see Jones come back?"

Analysis - Through the use of Jones as an intimidating figure, Squealer intends to frighten the other animals into obedience to maintain the pigs’ access to their commodities]]> 2022-01-07 19:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981067431 Xerco xedtchouankeuyimnga https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981067657 Claim: When the animals question why the milk and apples were mixed in the pig's mash, Squealer uses the bad conditions that the animals faced under Jones to intimidate the animals to let them have the milk and apples.

Evidence: "Do you know what would happen if we pigs failed in our duty? Jones would come back".

Analysis: Squealer intimidates the animals into thinking that if the pigs do not get the milk and apples they are going to fail causing them to go back to their old life.]]> 2022-01-07 19:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981067657 Ajibola ajibolaajani https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981067780 After Napoleon declares that Snowball has been frequenting the farm at night, Squealer intimidates the animals by claiming that Snowball has leagued with Pinchfield Farm and will attack Animal Farm. “Snowball has sold himself to Frederick of Pinchfield Farm, who is even now plotting to attack us and take our farm away from us!” By keeping the animals united against one perceived enemy through intimidation, the animals are able to be more easily manipulated and distracted from the changes taking place on the farm.]]> 2022-01-07 19:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981067780 Animal Farm-Will https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981067880 Soon after Animal Farm was taken from the humans, Squealer used the fear of Jones to manipulate the animals to do what the pigs wanted. “Surely there is no one among you who wants to see Jones come back?” Squealer is using the fact that Jones is feared unanimously throughout the population of Animal Farm to secure luxury items for the pigs.]]> 2022-01-07 19:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981067880 Ariana Foster https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981068259     Squealer also distorts the truth in order to manipulate the animals of Animal Farm. After Snowball's  expulsion Squealer distorts the truth about the role that Snowball played in the Battle of Cowshed. ”And as to the Battle of the Cowshed, I believe the time will come when we shall find that Snowball's part in it was much exaggerated.” Squealer says this to insinuate that Snowball didn't do enough at the Battle of Cowshed, to manipulate the other animals into believing that Snowball wasn't as great as they remembered; so the other animal would look up to Napoleon ensuring his power.

]]> 2022-01-07 19:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981068259 Johana https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981068286 Squealer accuses the farm animals feelings, which causes intimidation. During the aftermath of the Battle of the Windmill, the animals have mix feelings of their victory. “You do not appreciate, comrade, the mighty thing that we have done.” Squealer accuses the animals of not being appreciative towards their victory at the Battle of the Windmill, which in return will cause fear to the farm animals.]]> 2022-01-07 19:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981068286 https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981068549 Boxer had collapsed while working for the sake of the windmill. Napoleon had arranged for Boxer to be treated at a hospital while in reality the arrangement was made for the knackers to take Boxer away. In the middle of work a van titled Alfred Simmonds, Horse Slaughterer and Glue Boiler, Willingdon took Boxer away. Three days later Squealer announced that he had died in the hospital in Willingdon despite receiving the best treatments. It is apparent that Squealer had been there with Boxer during his last moments. “And at the end, almost too weak to speak, he whispered in my ear that his sole sorrow was to have passed on before the windmill was finished.” Squealer took advantage of the death of fallen comrades to convey emotion to those who knew and looked up to him. In doing this, he makes up the last words of Boxer by mixing Boxer’s maxims in with Squealer’s ideas. He then addresses the rumor that Boxer has been taken to the knackers and proclaims it as false information and that their beloved leader Comrade Napoleon would never do such a thing, which happens to be a lie.]]> 2022-01-07 19:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981068549 https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981069052 After figuring out where the missing milk was, Squealer intimidates the animals that the milk and apples should be given to the pigs or else Jones will come back. “Surely there is no one among you who wants to see Jones come back?” Squealer threatens the animals, if the apples and milk are given to anyone else other than the pigs, then Jones will come back and take back the farm.]]> 2022-01-07 19:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981069052 Dayanara Hernandez https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981069292 When Squealer and the pigs take the milk for themselves, Squaler tells the other animals that the pigs need the milk more than the other animals in order to run the farm and if the pigs fail in doing so then Jones will return to the farm, using language that intimidates the animals into allowing the pigs and Squealer to take it.“Yes, Jones would come back! Surely, comrades,". Squealer uses language that intimidiates the other animals into letting the pigs keep the milk because they are afraid of Jones returning to the farm, therefore allow the pigs to get away with keeping their Luxuries of milk and apples.  ]]> 2022-01-07 19:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981069292 https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981069708 When Napoleon announced that Animal Farm would trade with neighboring farms, Squealer distorted the truth when the animals who questioned trading or using money. “Are you certain that this is not something that you have dreamed, comrades?” Squealer makes the animals forget about the resolution against trading and using money by gaslighting them. Making the animals question reality and their judgement, letting the pigs remain in power.

]]> 2022-01-07 19:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981069708 Ria Verma https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981069964 When making an explanation of why the pigs were receiving certain edible luxuries, Squealer distorts the truth to the animals. “It is for your sake that we drink that milk and eat those apples.” In an effort to secure their milk and apples, Squealer distorts the truth and convinces the animals that they need those luxuries in order to fulfil their duties in managing the farm.]]> 2022-01-07 19:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981069964 Isaac https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981070110 Squealer uses language that intimidates the animals so they would not question luxuries they see the pigs having. The milk going missing was one of the first mysteries, but the pigs need it for their brain. “It is for your sake that we drink that milk and eat, surely none of you wish to see Jones back?” All the animals agreed that none of them wanted Jones back, so the fear of Jones allowed the pigs to get this luxury of milk and apples.]]> 2022-01-07 19:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981070110 https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981070290 Napoleon, and the other pigs, continue to fuel the lie of Snowball betraying them. “And as for the battle of Cowshed, I believe the time will come when we shall find that Snowballs part in it was much exaggerated.” The battle of Cowshed was initiated by Jones and his men alone but Squealer makes it seem like there’s evidence that will come out about Snowballs alleged involvement.]]> 2022-01-07 19:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981070290 https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981070551 Squealer distorts the truth about Snowball, by calling him a criminal so other animals would think bad of him "Suppose you had decided to follow Snowball, with his moonshine of windmills-Snowball, who, as we now know, was no better than a criminal.” Squealer changed everyone's mind about Snowball because Snowball went from being a savior to a criminal.

]]> 2022-01-07 19:19:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981070551 https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981070704 A second way Squealer secures a life of luxury is through language that distorts the truth. To successfully secure Napoleon's dictatorship, Squealer lies about Snowball's reputation regarding how he was ¨praying on Animal Farm's downfall¨ during the Battle of Cowshed despite all the animals seeing that Snowball led them to victory. Squealer lies after Animal Farm's “victory” against Frederick and his men. ¨And now–thanks to the leadership of Comrade-Napoleon--we have won every inch of it back again!" Squealer does not want to admit the amount Animal Farm had lost due to the battle so Napoleon can be seen as a better leader. Squealer seems to be hiding all the imperfections that are caused by him and the pigs so the animals can keep believing them.]]> 2022-01-07 19:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981070704 shamarevering https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981070803  In order to justify the pigs being caught taking the milk and apples for themselves, Squealer distorts the truth of the pigs stealing rations to persuade the animals to think that it will help the pigs work harder for the benefit of the farm, threatening Jones´ arrival to anyone opposing. "surely there is no one among you who wants to see Jones come back?" The pigs on Animal Farm had been consuming the milk and apples for extra rations since they had the authority to use them for their own benefit.]]> 2022-01-07 19:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981070803 nahawasanogo https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981070958 Squealer rambles about all the hard and extra labour Napoleon is doing as a leader except it’s all a distorted truth. “He would be only too happy to let you make your decisions for yourselves.”.  Squealers can not have the animals believing Napoleon is not a hard working leader or their whole lavish lifestyle will crumble. It is nothing but a mere distortion that Napoleon would ever want the animal to think for themselves, which is why when Snowball was winning the debate he was booted off the farm.

]]> 2022-01-07 19:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981070958 https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981071014 Squealer would often intimidate the animals.”Are you sure this is not something you that you have dreamed,comrades?”
When you don't know something that can often be intimidating.
Squealer would often use language to intimidate the other animals in fear of Jones coming back. "Are you sure this is not something you dreamed ,comrades?"Snowball uses this language to insure they wouldn't question him.

]]> 2022-01-07 19:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981071014 S sydneytatung https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981071016 Before trade officially began with Mr. Whymper, the animals have doubts because they were told a rule to not have dealings with humans but Squealer is able to distort the truth to get his way. “Have you any record of such resolution?” Squealer questioning the legitimacy of the truth knowing they had none led the animals to give into his words to obtain luxuries for the pigs due to lack of credibility.]]> 2022-01-07 19:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981071016 https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981075681 Immediately after Squealer tells the other animals that the pigs can sleep in beds, he uses language that intimidates to make the animals think that the pigs can. “Surely none of you wishes to see Jones back?” The negative reputation Squealer reminds the other animals of Jones intimidates the animals in order to ensure the pigs to sleep in beds.]]> 2022-01-07 19:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981075681 anaperezalvarado https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981085407 Claim: Squealer uses language that distorts the truth towards the Farm Animals by stating that Snowball was leaguing with Jones. Boxer didn’t believe him because he can't read the note, which is said to be Snowballs.

Evidence: “Jones's shot only grazed him. I could show you this in his own writing, if you were able to read it.” 

Analysis: Squealer distorts the truth by taking advantage of the animal's lack of intelligence against them and makes them question themselves. By confusing the farm animals, of whether the note is really snowballs, Squealer is able to make the other animals confused of who the real enemy is.]]> 2022-01-07 19:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981085407 yamileth_navarro https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981086269 Squealer manipulates the animals by using language that distorts the truth. While arguing someone mentions that Snowball sacrificed himself at war and got hurt in order to defend the farm , Squealer's response was “Bravery is not enough, loyalty and obedience are more important.” The animals trust Snowball and they keep on questioning Squealer and telling him that Snowball wouldn’t do that, his goal is to convince and confuse the animals in order to put the animals on his side. ]]> 2022-01-07 19:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pg_michelleoconnell/wy25bgdhw4fb456w/wish/1981086269