Animal Farm Literary Analysis
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Where does the scene take place? Quote from the text.

The scene takes place on Manor Farm.

Name each character, mentioned or present, and tell: who they are, what their role is in the text.

The characters mentioned and their roles are as follows: Mr. Jones - The farmer who owned Manor Farm. Old Major - The old boar who introduces the idea of animalism. Snowball - The intelligent pig who leads the rebellion. Napoleon - The cunning pig who takes over leadership and establishes a dictatorship. Squealer - The propaganda-spreading pig who manipulates the other animals. The other pigs - They work alongside Snowball and Napoleon to establish the new society.

What are the Seven Commandments?

The Seven Commandments are:

  1. Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.
  2. Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend.
  3. No animal shall wear clothes.
  4. No animal shall sleep in a bed.
  5. No animal shall drink alcohol.
  6. No animal shall kill any other animal.
  7. All animals are equal.

In your own words, what does the maxim "Four legs good, two legs bad" mean?

<p>The maxim 'Four legs good, two legs bad' meant that animals who have four legs or wings were good and all humans were bad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which character do you think is the leader/the mastermind/the one who is in control? Justify your answer.

<p>Napoleon is the leader and mastermind. He is a cunning pig who takes over leadership and establishes a dictatorship. He manipulates the other animals and uses propaganda to maintain control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of animal seems to be superior to the others? Justify your answer.

<p>The pigs seem to be superior to other animals. This is evident in their growing power, influence, and control over the farm. They seem to be more intelligent and cunning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Napoleon take the puppies away from their mothers?

<p>Napoleon took the puppies away to brainwash them into being loyal to him and his rules, and to eliminate any potential rivals for power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the animals feel about humans? Justify your answer.

<p>The animals started with hatred and disgust towards the humans. Their initial revolution was born out of their desire to escape human oppression. But as Napoleon establishes his dictatorship, some animals' feelings shift. Some animals have now begun to feel nostalgic for their simpler life under the humans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using the text as your only guide, summarize what the book is about. (30 words)

<p>The book explores the dangers of revolution, the corruption of power, and the manipulation of ideology, seen in the rise of Napoleon's totalitarian regime on Manor Farm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Setting

The time and place where a story occurs.

Characters

The individuals who take part in the story's action.

Themes

The central ideas or messages conveyed in a story.

Plot

The sequence of events that make up a story.

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Character Analysis

Evaluating a character's role, personality, and development in a story.

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Conflict

The struggle between opposing forces in a story.

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Literary Analysis

The examination of various elements of literature such as plot, character, and theme.

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Point of View

The perspective from which the story is told.

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Symbolism

The use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities in literature.

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Motivation

The reasons behind a character's actions and decisions.

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Study Notes

Questions for Literary Analysis

  • Location: Identify the setting and provide a quote from the text.
  • Characters: List each character, their descriptions, and their roles in the story.
  • Seven Commandments: List the Seven Commandments.
  • Maxim Interpretation: Explain the meaning of the maxim "Four legs good, two legs bad."
  • Leader Identification: Identify the character you believe to be the leader and explain your rationale.
  • Superior Animal Type: Determine which animal type seems superior and justify your answer.
  • Puppy Removal: Explain why Napoleon removed the puppies from their mothers.
  • Animal Feelings About Humans: Describe how the animals feel about humans and justify your answer.
  • Summary: Briefly summarize the book's central theme in 30 words.

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Test your understanding of George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' with this literary analysis quiz. Explore the settings, characters, commandments, and key themes of the story in depth.

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