Why do the animals confess to being traitors how do the animals react to the executions?

The animals confess to being traitors out of fear and pressure from the oppressive regime, often believing that their admissions might save them from execution or appease the ruling pigs. During the executions, the remaining animals react with Horror and disbelief, witnessing the brutality of their leaders and questioning the principles of the revolution they initially supported. This moment marks a critical turning point, as many begin to doubt the integrity of the pigs and the ideals of Animalism. The executions serve to instill fear and consolidate the pigs' power, further alienating the animals from their original goals of equality and freedom.