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'Animal Farm': reading and discussing Chapter 6

Animal Farm: the pigs and power

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils start their exploration of Orwell's 'Animal Farm' by focusing on the pigs and how they weild power. Pupils first read the book before exploring symbolism, key characters and Orwell's methods. They finally hone their essay writing skills and write about the pigs' use of power.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain the events of Chapter 6 in 'Animal Farm'.

Key Notes

  • 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

Vocabulary To Learn

  • 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.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • That the animals are happy in the work and with the sacrifices they are making.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key 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.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'manipulate'

To manipulate is to control or influence someone or something, usually in a deceptive way.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: That the animals are happy in the work and with the sacrifices they are making. Correction: Link back to Orwell's purpose about manipulation and propaganda. Their reality does not match the promises of the revolution.

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