Animal Farm Review Chapters 3 – 4 Explore Chapters 3 – 4 Context, Representations, Setting and Symbolism

Context Context is always important. We need to consider what was happening in society, politics and economics at the time that the novel was written. This will give us more information about the ‘message’ or intended meaning of the novel. Animal Farm was written during the time of the Russian Revolution. The Russian Revolution was the series of events that led from the overthrow of a monarchy to the beginnings of communism. Animal Farm depicts these events through anthropomorphism.

Activity 1 “Workers of the world unite; you have nothing to lose but your chains”. Look at the quote above. What are the major ideas expressed by this quote? How do you think it relates to Animal Farm? Research Karl Marx and Marxism and write a brief description of Marx’s ideology. How would you explain his values and beliefs? What was the catalyst for his ideology?

Chapter 3 Summary Revolution and Corruption Class Warfare Soviet Union http://www.litcharts.com/lit/animal-farm/chapter-3

New Theme: Language and Power

Chapter 3 In the early days of the revolution, what is the mood? What is Boxer’s attitude? What is the result of all the committees that Snowball starts? For the more stupid animals, what slogan does Snowball come up with that contained the essential principles of Animalism? Napoleon is very interested in the education of the young. Of all the baby animals, why do you suppose he took the nine puppies to educate on his own? We are told that Napoleon and Snowball disagree on just about everything. What, however, is the one thing on which they are in full agreement at the end of the chapter?

Chapter 4 Summary

What is the battle for the Farm an allusion to? The Russian Civil War

3 Minute History https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHXXtzuUzG Q

Who was the hero?

Chapter 3 and 4 1)What further examples of the difference between the pigs and the other animals occur in these two chapters?  2)What are Napoleon's ideas about education? 3)How is Squealer able to convince the other animals to accept whatever Napoleon decides? 4)What was Snowball's part in this battle? 5)Where is Napoleon during the battle? 6)What is the significance of the gun's placement at the foot of the flagpole?

Thinking further about the battle Why do the humans rush into battle? How do the neighbouring farms react to news of the Rebellion? Who brings word of the humans' plans to attack? Whose military strategies does Snowball study and implement? Who are the two heroes of this battle?

Group Activity Poster creation – in groups of 4 research the following topics and create a poster that explain the allusions and symbolism in the novel

GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 GROUP 5 Manor Farm Barn Farmhouse Sugarcandy Mountain The Seven Commandments Hayfield Songs The Rebellion The Battle of the Cowshed Comrade The Flag Animal Committees Animal Heroes – medals Milk and apples Red Lion at Willingdon Foxwood – Mr Pilkington Pinchfiled – Mr Frederick

Themes / Ideas associated with the setting / symbol Task: In your groups, complete the following table based on the different settings and symbols given to you. You also need to consider the connection between these settings and symbols – how are they linked? Complete the Table and Write a Paragraph Response Setting / Symbol: Quotes / Language Representation Context - historical Themes / Ideas associated with the setting / symbol Characters associated with the setting / symbol Message or positioning of the Reader