Chapters 1-2

  Farmer Jones  He has a drinking problem. Who owns Manor Farm? What problem does he have?

  He is an old, “Prize Middle White Boar”.  He wants to discuss with them a dream he had. Who is Old Major? Why does he assemble the animals?

  He sets them to work  He gives back the bare minimum  Takes all of the milk/food supplies  They are killed when they are no longer useful According to Old Major, the Rebellion is necessary and justified. What are several examples he gives of Jones’ mistreatment of the animals?

  “Whatever goes upon two legs is an ENEMY.”  “Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a FRIEND.” In his speech, Major divides the world into friends and enemies. How does he define each group?

  Do not adopt man’s vices  Do not resemble man  No animal must ever live in a house  No animal must ever sleep in a bed  No animal should wear clothes  No animal should: drink alcohol, touch money, smoke tobacco, or engage in trade  No animal should EVER tyrannize over his OWN KIND. What things does Old Major specifically identify as things that the animals should not do after the rebellion?

  Animalism The pigs formulate the teachings of Old Major into a system of thought. What is it called?

  Mollie is concerned about sugar cubes and ribbons, which are symbols of man’s oppression. She doesn’t want to give those things up, and doesn’t understand why she has to.  Moses is trying to teach the animals about Sugar- Candy Mountain, in hopes to help them realize some sense of “religion” to help them get through the days. How do Mollie and Moses react to the idea of the rebellion?

  Farmer Jones came out with a gun because he heard noises.  All of the animals hurried back to their stalls and the meeting ended. What broke up the meeting? What happened as a result of this action?

  Animal Farm What new name do the animals give to Manor Farm after the rebellion.

  Snowball and Napoleon What two leaders emerge after the rebellion?

  The animals decided that the Farmhouse should be preserved as a museum. What is done with the Jones Farmhouse?

  Taught themselves to read and write  Created the “Seven Commandments” of Animalism What have the pigs been doing during the months that pass after the rebellion?

  The pigs  Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy  Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend  No animal shall wear clothes  No animal shall sleep in a bed  No animal shall drink alcohol  No animal shall kill any other animal  ALL ANIMALS ARE EQUAL Who formulates the “Seven Commandments”? What are they?

  For the most part, the commandments covered his dream, but they didn’t mention little things, such as trade.  It leaves you to wonder if there is a possibility of them being able to find “loopholes” How well did the Commandments match Old Major’s dream?

  The animals actually have to work harder than they did before the rebellion. What is ironic about the working conditions after the rebellion?

  In pairs, go through your character guide worksheets and describe/define as many characters as you can.  Try to be as specific as possible when describing the characters.  Avoid words like “bad”, “stupid”, “creepy”, “weird”, etc. Directions

  I am going to split you into groups.  Each group will have a “character outline”  Write down all of the words that describe your character.  Use quotes that the are said about the character, or quotes that describe the character. Directions