What explanation is given for banning 'The Beast of England'?

Answer 1

You will find the answer on Page 96 in the book Animal Farm by George Orwell.

Squealer explained to the animals that "The Beasts of England" song was no longer needed, because it was a song about the Rebellion, and the rebellion had already occurred. Before anyone could protest, the sheep started their usual bleeting of "Four legs good, two legs bad!" and the discussion was ended.

So instead, they were to sing a song written by Minimus, the poet:

Animal Farm, Animal Farm,

Never through me shalt thou come to harm!

The new song was sung every Sunday morning after raising the flag.

Heres a quote from the book that supports this:

"'It's no longer needed, comrade,' said Squealer stiffly. 'Beasts of England was the song of the Rebellion. But the Rebellion is now completed. The execution of the traitors this afternoon was the final act. The enemy both external and internal has been defeated. In Beasts of England we expressed our longing for a better society in days to come. But that society has now been established. Clearly this song has no longer any purpose.'"

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