Comparing the pigs
I can create useful character summaries to compare the pigs
Comparing the pigs
I can create useful character summaries to compare the pigs
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Orwell presents the pigs in a nuanced way exposing both their positive and negative qualities.
- Summaries are a useful way to embed key character information.
- Exploring comparisons in summaries can offer a more nuanced perspective of characters.
Keywords
Revolutionary - A revolutionary is someone who actively works for or supports radical change in society.
Misguided - If you are misguided you have poor judgement and have been influenced in the wrong way.
Ruthless - A ruthless leader is someone who shows no compassion, empathy or mercy. They behave or act in a harsh and severe way.
Susceptible - If you are susceptible you are easily influenced or manipulated.
Nuance - Nuance refers to subtle or slight variations in meaning.
Common misconception
That there are "good" pigs and "bad" pigs.
For Orwell, all are susceptible to power and corruption. Orwell uses the pigs to critique the subtle and overt ways that this can be done.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
- 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).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
"Do you know what would happen if we pigs failed?"
"No more delays"
"Fountain of happiness"
"Comrades!"
“Our lives are miserable, laborious and short.”
Exit quiz
6 Questions
"...reputation for getting his own way."
"...need to be ready to die for Animal Farm if need be."
"Do not imagine, comrades, that leadership is a pleasure!"
"Weak or strong, clever or simple, we are all brothers."
"...had a remarkable gift for composing songs and poems."