Questions and Answers
Explain the concept of allegory and provide an example from the text.
An allegory is a story in which the events and characters represent something beyond themselves. An example from the text is how the characters and events of Animal Farm represent the real people and events of the Russian Revolution and its aftermath.
Why did Orwell write Animal Farm?
Orwell wrote Animal Farm to tell the true story of the Russian Revolution in a way that anyone could understand, even if they didn’t know all the historical details.
What broader argument does Animal Farm make aside from being an allegory of Russian history?
Aside from being an allegory of Russian history, Animal Farm also makes a broader argument about political power and oppression in general.
