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Animal Farm Notes Introduction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDrhX2DrKjk Background Questions 1.What is an allegory? 2.What real life event is Animal Farm discussing? 3.Who is George Orwell? 4.What is a totalitarian government? 5.What is a fable/ fairy story? Answers 1. An extended metaphor. Has two levels of meaning one literal and one symbolic. Often represents real life events. 2. The Russian Revolution. 3. A man that grew up during British rule in India. He had many professions and lived a poor lifestyle. He wanted to speak against a totalitarian government. 4. A society is usually ruled by a dictator, and there is very little or no freedom. In totalitarianism, the government controls almost every aspect of life. 5. Short stories, usually written for children in an unspecified place or time. Vocabulary in Context 1. Flourished (v. past tense)—grow or develop in a healthy, vigorous way 2. Fortnight (n.)—a period of two weeks 3. Scored (v.)—gain 4. Ignominious (adj.)—public disgrace or shame 5. Impromptu (adj. or adv)—done without being planned or rehearsed Elements of a Dictatorship Faulty cause-and-effect reasoning– no logical cause is given or known for the effect--“Pigs must sleep in beds.” “Colgate toothpaste is the best.” Begging the question—avoid answering the question by skirting the issue (making it seem less important or giving a very broad answer). Elements of a Dictatorship Propaganda is the manipulation and control of language to control or oppress a population. Euphemism – using words to soften the true meaning. Oversimplification– simplifies the true meaning. Bandwagon– do something that everyone is doing. “Jump on the bandwagon!” Internal contradiction– one part of a statement goes against another part—forced choice— “You don’t have to take the final exam but you won’t pass the course.” Effective propaganda needs: Supporters Ignorance of followers Scapegoat—someone or something to blame for all the bad conditions. Classwork With a PARTER or INDIVIDUALLY, fill in the chart with 4 examples of dictatorship. Each student must have their own paper. Element of Dictatorship Example From Text Page and Paragraph # Explanation Scapegoat “Snowball, who as we now know, was no better than a criminal” At this point in the story Squealer is blaming Snowball for problems and calling him the thief. Page 50, Paragraph 3 Chapter 6-7 Comprehension Question Answers 1. The work is “voluntary” but if they don’t do their work, their rations are decreased. 2. They believe that they are working to benefit themselves and they don’t want the humans to laugh at them. 3. Boxer, they needed someone with strength. 4. They had to sell the eggs to help the farm. 5. They are now sleeping in beds and they are slowly changing the rules 6. “No animal shall sleep in beds” now it s “No animal shall sleep in beds– with sheets.” 1. The humans were watching their progress and because Boxer was working very hard. 2. When Mr. Whymper made his weekly visits, the animals would make casuals remarks around him and the food bins were always full. 3. Napoleon made a deal with Mr. Whymper for 400 eggs per week so that they could buy grain for the farm. 4. They got angry and they protested. 9 hens died during the protest. 5. He is contemplating selling timber to the surrounding farms. 6. He is sneaking on to the farm and destroying it at night. 7. Napoleon is a violent leader. He ran Snowball off the farm and he began to kill animals on the farm. 8. “An animal shall not kill animals.” Public executions in Russia. 9. Boxer thought that the animals needed to work harder. 10. Squealer said the rebellion was over so the song was no longer necessary.