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Animal Farm Introduction Rapert/English 9

Author: George Orwell Eric Blair (George Orwell) [1903-1950] British, but worked in India Colony Witnessed oppression by the powerful Most famous for dystopian novel 1984 Witnessed WWII and rise of Communism Gravely concerned Animal Farm (written in 1944) is a WARNING Orwell is considered visionary and that dark vision has become an adjective…Orwellian.

Allegory Allegory communicates its message by means of symbolism. As a literary device in its most general sense is an extended metaphor. Examples of allegories: Avatar for Native American exploitation, Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe for the story of Christ.

Satire Satire is a literary genre or form. Vices, abuses, and shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming individuals, and society itself, into improvement. Satire uses wit as a weapon Purpose is often constructive social criticism. John Stewart’s Daily Show

AF Explores… Corruption and Power Tyranny Possible outcomes of specific regimes Propaganda and manipulation of people Vanity Blind followers

Artwork inspired by AF

Artwork inspired by AF

Artwork inspired by AF

Artwork inspired by AF Repeat….This is not a book about animals on a farm, this is not a book about animals on a farm, this is not a book about animals on a farm….baaaaaa

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