The leadership of Mr. Jones in 'Animal Farm'
I can explain the role of Mr. Jones and his presentation in ‘Animal Farm’.
The leadership of Mr. Jones in 'Animal Farm'
I can explain the role of Mr. Jones and his presentation in ‘Animal Farm’.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Arguably, Mr. Jones is a more sympathetic character than Napoleon.
- Through the pigs’ behaviour, the spirit of Mr. Jones is always present on the farm.
- Napoleon uses rations of food to differentiate himself from Mr. Jones.
- Orwell offers a nuanced perspective on leadership and power.
Keywords
Ruthless - Behaving without pity, empathy or compassion.
Differentiate - Recognising what makes something different.
Astute - The ability to recognise a situation quickly and use it to your advantage. Highly aware.
Nuanced - If something is nuanced it has layers of meaning and complexity.
Negligent - Failing to take proper and appropriate care of something.
Common misconception
That there are clear distinctions between good leaders and bad leaders in 'Animal Farm'.
Although 'Animal Farm' is simply written, its messages are complex. What is Orwell wanting to reveal about leadership in general?
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
- Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
Supervision
Adult supervision required
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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