1. Animal Farm Introduction
Rapert/English 9

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

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

6. Artwork inspired by AF

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9. 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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