Answer :
Following are five reasons for Snowball's importance in the book:
- Snowball is the one to coin the idea of 'animalism'.
- He is good at convincing the other animals on the farm to team up in order to fight the battle of the cowshed.
- Snowball bravely runs straight at Jones without thinking of his own safety.
- He puts the other animals first when it comes to giving credit and appreciation.
- He cares for other animal's good being.