'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 10 and considering the novella's structure
I can explain the events of Chapter 10 and consider Orwell's use of a cyclical structure.
'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 10 and considering the novella's structure
I can explain the events of Chapter 10 and consider Orwell's use of a cyclical structure.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- 'Animal Farm' has a cyclical structure
- The novella ends with the pigs being indistinguishable from men
- Many of the original ideals have now been forgotten or completely subverted
- Orwell shows how power and control are always inevitable
- The commandments are simplified into one maxim, implying the pigs are better than the other animals
Keywords
Futile - If something is futile it feels useless, pointless or unsuccessful.
Doctored - If something is doctored it means it has been altered or manipulated in order to deceive people.
Idealistic - Being idealistic suggests that you believe in the best possible outcome, even if it seems unrealistic.
Cyclical structure - A cyclical structure is where the end of a piece of writing takes us back to the beginning or refers to the start.
Subvert - If you subvert something you undermine, challenge or disrupt it.
Common misconception
That the revolution is a complete failure.
Explore the quote "the farm was more prosperous now, and better organised". Who has benefitted? Would some consider this a success?
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You will need access to a copy of 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell.
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- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
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Adult supervision recommended
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
"A tough, shrewd man, perpetually involved in lawsuits."
"But was too drunk to remember to shut the pop-holes."
"An easy-going gentleman farmer."
"A sly-looking man with side whiskers."
Exit quiz
6 Questions
"She was two years past the retiring age."
"He carried a whip in his trotter."
"So fat that he could with difficulty see out of his eyes."
"Since Boxer's death, more morose and taciturn than ever."