Tracking important events and characters in 'Animal Farm'
I can track the main events and characters of 'Animal Farm' and link to Orwell’s purpose.
Tracking important events and characters in 'Animal Farm'
I can track the main events and characters of 'Animal Farm' and link to Orwell’s purpose.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Orwell uses key plot points in the novella to present his themes.
- Freytag’s pyramid is a useful tool to plot character arcs and key moments.
- The characters in 'Animal Farm' show the impact and development of totalitarian regimes and individuals’ involvement.
Common misconception
Orwell offers a solution to the problems he explores.
Explore the idea of "resolution" in terms of 'Animal Farm'. Does Orwell offer any resolutions? Does the story feel finished?
Keywords
Democracy - Democracy is a system of government in which power is in the hands of society as well as leaders.
Tyranny - Tyranny is a cruel and oppressive government or rule.
Satirise - To satirise is to mock or criticise something in order to highlight its flaws or shortcomings.
Cynicism - Cynicism is a distrustful, pessimistic outlook or attitude.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell.
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).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
"Napoleon is always right"
"it was usually to make some cynical remark"
"The only good human being is a dead one."
"Whatever happened she would remain faithful"
"skipping from side to side and whisking his tail"
"there it lies, Sugarcandy Mountain"