Question

"I do not believe that Snowball was a traitor at the beginning," [Boxer] said finally. "What he has done since is different. But I believe that at the Battle of the Cowshed he was a good comrade."

"Our Leader, Comrade Napoleon," announced Squealer, speaking very slowly and firmly, "has stated categorically—categorically, comrade—that Snowball was Jones's agent from the very beginning—yes, and from long before the Rebellion was ever thought of."

"Ah, that is different!" said Boxer. "If Comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right."

what is the theme

Answer 1

Snowball is a trader

Answer 2

The theme of this excerpt would be the discussion of whether or not Snowball was always a traitor or if in the beginning he was innocent. This is due to the fact that every character in the excerpt states their opinion on the subject, and therefore, if it is the main subject, then it must be the theme of the excerpt.