Chapter 6: working like slaves
I can explain the events of Chapter 6 in 'Animal Farm'.
Chapter 6: working like slaves
I can explain the events of Chapter 6 in 'Animal Farm'.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The motif of slavery is used to illustrate the plight of the animals
- The pigs violate the commandments by moving into the farm house and making deals with Mr. Whymper who is human
- The pigs doctor the commandments
- Squealer uses rhetoric to convince the animals that life is better than under Jones
- The revolution is not as idealistic as initially promised
Common misconception
That the animals are happy in the work and with the sacrifices they are making.
Link back to Orwell's purpose about manipulation and propaganda. Their reality does not match the promises of the revolution.
Keywords
Manipulate - To manipulate is to control or influence someone or something, usually in a deceptive way.
Compliance - If a person demonstrates compliance, they are following rules, orders, or requests and doing what is expected of them without resistance.
Disillusionment - If you feel disillusionment you are disappointed or have lost faith in something you believe in.
Authoritarian - An authoritarian regime exercises complete control over people and limits personal freedoms.
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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