English 1201
Animal
Farm
Unit Workbook
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SECTION A: ALLEGORY (15%)
1.!
Define allegory. (2 marks)
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2.
Define fable. (2 marks)
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3.
Conduct research to help you complete the chart. (7 marks)
Animal Farm
Character
Russian
Revolution
historical figure
United States,
2016*
Describe the similarities
*currently evolving
Karl Marx
Vladimir Lenin
Mr. Jones
Josef Stalin
Snowball
Proletariat
(working class)
Pravda
(newspaper)
KGB (secret
police)
Mollie
Whymper
Mr. Pilkington
Moses the raven
Five-Year Plan
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4.
Who are the villains of the story? Are the villains at the end of the story the same
characters you thought were villains at the beginning? Why or why not? (3 marks)
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5. Why do you think Orwell decided to represent the “proletariat” with the animal he
chose? (3 marks)
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6. Why do you think Stalin and Trotsky are represented by the same animal? Why do
you think Orwell chose that animal to represent these two men? What significance do
you think is connected to his choice of names for these characters? (3 marks)
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7. What is the significance of the animals Orwell chose to represent the KGB?
(3 marks)
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(adapted from: http://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plan/animal-farm-allegory-and-art-persuasion#section-16468)
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SECTION B: TYRANNY (20%)
Tyranny by any other name...
Respond to the following questions, using specific evidence and logical reflection.
Be sure to use complete sentences.
8.!
Explain what is meant by the term tyranny. Who are the tyrants of the story?
(3 marks)
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What is Orwell cautioning his audience against? (4 marks)
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10.! How does the story of Boxer act as a persuasive argument against tyranny?
(3 marks)
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11.! What are the lessons to be learned from Napoleonʼs behavior? (3 marks)
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12.! What is the implied warning contained in the changes to the list of
commandments? (4 marks)
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13.! What is the lesson contained in the final, single commandment: All animals are
equal but some animals are more equal than others? (3 marks)
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adapted from: http://edsitement.neh.gov/sites/edsitement.neh.gov/files/worksheets/Animal%20Farm%20%20Worksheet%204%20-%20Tyranny%20by%20any%20other%20name.pdf
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SECTION C - Comparative Essay (20%) In a well-developed, multi paragraph
response, discuss one of the following statements as it pertains to Orwellʼs Animal
Farm as well as one other figure or event from current society (post 2000).
Remember that your response will be judged for content as well as organization, style, grammar and
mechanics.
Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
OR
“Remember that all through history, there have been tyrants and murderers, and
for a time, they seem invincible. But in the end, they always fall. Always.”
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- Mahatma Gandhi
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SECTION D - Creative Representation (15%)
Complete one of the following:
(A) Create a childrenʼs story book, complete with simplified text and illustrations that
outline the major plot points of Animal Farm.
(B) Submit a film soundtrack for Animal Farm. Choose 8-10 songs that accurately
reflect the mood, tone and action of the scenes. Be sure to include CD cover art as
well as liner/explanatory notes for each of your song choices. (Due to copyright
laws, please DO NOT submit audio recordings of the songs - just the CD case,
accompanying notes and art work.)
(C) Be the reporter: Imagine that you are a videojournalist and your assignment is to
report the unbelievable occurances that have been transpiring at Manor / Animal
Farm. Create your video news report. You may wish to get help from your friends to
serve as witnesses, characters or interviewees. Consider the five Wʼs (who/what/
where/when/ why) when you plan and submit your report.
(D) You decide: Other creative representation options may be considered after
consultation with your teacher.
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