Animal Farm

How and why do snowball leave the farm?

How and why do snowball leave the farm?

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In Chapter VI, violent winds ravage the farm and destroy the windmill. Napoleon quickly blames the destruction on Snowball. He sentences Snowball to death and offers half a bushel of apples and the title of “Animal Hero, Second Class” to any animal that detains him. There is a track of pig footprints leading to the hedge, which Napoleon attributes to Snowball. Then Napoleon rouses the animals to action, saying, “Forward, comrades! Long live the windmill! Long live Animal Farm!” (83).

In the novel, Napoleon sentences Snowball to death, but we never find out whether his orders are carried out, or if Snowball is even still alive at the time of his sentencing. Whether Snowball is a true threat to Animal Farm or not, Napoleon makes sure the animals believe Snowball is. 

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http://www.gradesaver.com/animal-farm/study-guide/summary-chapter-vi

snowball didnt leave on his free will, he as chased off the farm from napoleons dogs so that he would not have ANY opposition

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Animal Farm by George Orwell the specific quote being “…nine enormous dogs wearing brass−studded collars came bounding into the barn. They dashed straight for Snowball, who only sprang from his place just in time to escape their snapping jaws. … Silent and terrified, the animals crept back into the barn.” (Chapter 5)