'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 2 and exploring the three pigs
I can explain the events of chapter 2 and the role of the three pigs
'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 2 and exploring the three pigs
I can explain the events of chapter 2 and the role of the three pigs
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Napoleon, Snowball and Squealer are emerging as the most powerful animals on the farm
- The three pigs all have different leadership qualities
- Propaganda is used to gain and maintain power structures
- The three pigs are an allusion to Stalin, Trotsky and Molotov/propaganda
- Orwell uses language to present Napoleon as controlling and foreshadow future events
Keywords
Rebellion - A rebellion is an action organised by a group of people trying to change the political system.
Charismatic - If you are charismatic you come across as charming and engaging.
Propaganda - Propaganda is the use of information to promote a particular idea in order to influence or manipulate people.
Allusion - An allusion is a reference to something, such as a historical event or person, that helps to convey a deeper meaning.
Common misconception
Old Major invents Animalism.
The three pigs invent Animalism in response to Old Major's speech. What might Orwell be commenting on here or trying to reveal?
To help you plan your year 10 english lesson on: 'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 2 and exploring the three pigs, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 english lesson on: 'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 2 and exploring the three pigs, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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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 required
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
"What is the nature of this life of ours?"
"All men are enemies. All animals are comrades"
"no animal escapes the cruel knife"
"you cows that I see before me."
"our lives are miserable, laborious, and short"
Karl Marx's ideas about class struggles and equality.
Government owns everything, aiming for fairness.
Mix of government control and private ownership.
Private businesses, competition, and individual ownership.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
"he was a brilliant talker"
"quicker in speech and more inventive"
"large, rather fierce looking"