'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 4 and considering Snowball as a leader
I can explain what happens in Chapter 4 of ‘Animal Farm’ and consider Snowball’s role in ‘The Battle of the Cowshed’.
'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 4 and considering Snowball as a leader
I can explain what happens in Chapter 4 of ‘Animal Farm’ and consider Snowball’s role in ‘The Battle of the Cowshed’.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The pigs position themselves as leaders and take advantange of the other animals' relative stupidity.
- The animals seek to spread news of their revolution to other farms.
- Snowball shows exceptional valour in the 'Battle of the Cowshed'.
- The simplifying of the commandments into one maxim, means the rules of Animalism lack nuance.
Common misconception
All animals were equally responsible for the defence of Animal Farm.
Snowball and Boxer were instrumental in the victory. Mollie deliberately shied away and Napoleon was curiously unmentioned.
Keywords
Valour - If someone shows great courage in the face of danger, they can be said to be showing valour.
Propaganda - Propaganda refers to biased information, created to promote a political cause.
Maxim - Maxims are short statements expressing general truths or rules. In Animal Farm ‘Four legs good, two legs bad’ is a maxim.
Nuance - Nuance refers to the subtle changes and variations in something’s meaning.
Hierarchy - A hierarchy is any system in which members of an organisation are ranked by authority or value.
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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