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Answer:
External Conflict and a real mean move.
Explanation:
"Cease to be", is referring to the loss of consciousness and being that would come with death, whereas "die" is only body deep. So "cease to be" means the same as "die", but covers the mental and subconscious levels of being, as well as the physical.
It could also be seen as a shortening of the phrase "cease to be <em>alive</em>", if you wanted it to
Some of his weaknesses are minor things, like being bullied by Napoleon. Snowball is weak and does need protection. Napoleon will steal snowballs ideas and make it into his own. Snowball then puts his on safety in danger for the protection of the other animals. Hope this helps!:)