Year 11 - English
The importance of the windmill in 'Animal Farm'
Animal Farm: lies and deception
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils explore the importance of lies and deception in 'Animal Farm'. They first look at deception, before developing their analytical skills by practising selecting judicious quotations and weaving context into their responses. They finally plan an essay on lies and propaganda.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the importance of the windmill in 'Animal Farm'.
Key Notes
- At first the windmill signifies the battle for power between Snowball and Napoleon.
- The windmill becomes a symbol of hope when it is viewed as the key to a 'three day week'.
- The windmill becomes a symbol of corruption as the animals work harder than ever to rebuild it.
- The windmill physically represents the cyclical nature of the novella.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Futility: having no effect or relating to something useless or pointless
- Utopian: describes a perfect place or society
- Laborious: needing a lot of hard work, time and effort
- Motif: a repeated idea that occurs or is referenced throughout a text
- Apathy: express an attitude of not caring and having little or no interest
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The windmill is only presented as a negative.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
At first the windmill signifies the battle for power between Snowball and Napoleon. The windmill becomes a symbol of hope when it is viewed as the key to a 'three day week'.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Futility'
having no effect or relating to something useless or pointless.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: The windmill is only presented as a negative. Correction: Explore Snowball's initial plans. How does he view the role of the windmill? Orwell is showing how industry and progress can be exploited.
More Lessons In This Unit
- 'Animal Farm': developing analytical paragraphs on Squealer Study Guide
- 'Animal Farm': selecting judicious quotes and tracking a character in an essay Study Guide
- Planning an excellent 'Animal Farm' essay Study Guide
- The importance of food and drink motifs in 'Animal Farm' Study Guide
- The theme of deception in 'Animal Farm' Study Guide
- Weaving context into 'Animal Farm' essays Study Guide
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