Analysing form and structure in 'Animal Farm'
I can explain how form and structure have been used to explore Orwell's viewpoints.
Analysing form and structure in 'Animal Farm'
I can explain how form and structure have been used to explore Orwell's viewpoints.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Arguably, the pigs taking the milk and apples is the turning point of the novella.
- The fable form is used to illustrate there are (many) morals to this story.
- Orwell uses the simplistic form of a fable to help put forward his messages.
- The main motifs are food and the military.
Common misconception
That 'Animal Farm' is a simple story about leadership and power.
Stylistically it is simple, but why does Orwell do this? What does he hope to achieve by making his novella accessible?
Keywords
Genre - This categorises texts based on conventions and themes.
Conventions - The features you would expect to find in a given genre.
Motif - A dominant or recurring idea or theme.
Moral - Being moral means you have high standards of what is right and wrong.
Accessible - Easily understood.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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