Animal Farm, Part 2: Allegory

Which excerpt from the passage uses imagery to describe the scene?

"They rolled in the dew, they cropped mouthfuls of the sweet summer grass, they kicked up clods of the black earth and snuffed its rich scent."

Which excerpt from the text uses imagery to describe Boxer?

"nearly eighteen hands high"

Which event appears to foreshadow future conflict? Which prediction is best supported by the foreshadowing in the passage?

1. The milk has disappeared 2. A conflict over resources will begin

Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions about the plot of Animal Farm. What do Snowball, Napoleon, and Squealer call their philosophy? What is this philosophy based on?

1. animalism 2. old major's teachings

Read the passage carefully. Then use evidence from the text to write a well-structured paragraph that compares and contrasts the ideas of Karl Marx and Old Major.

George Orwell wrote an allegory of the Russian Revolution, and used the character of Old Major to explore the philosophy of Karl Marx. Old Major states many of Marx's ideas, such as a belief in equality and in the elimination of class divisions. Both Old Major and Marx also advocate for rebellion to end the oppression of workers. Marx says that the means of production should be held in common. Similarly, Old Major believes that the animals could run the farm together. The main difference between them is that Marx writes about people, while Major speaks about animals. Both call for a more just society.

What is a defining characteristic of foreshadowing?

It aides the reader in predicting future events in the story.

Which statements are true of Marxism? Check all that apply.

It calls for the end of socioeconomic class divisions. It states that human society evolves through class struggle. It is based on principles outlined in The Communist Manifesto.

Which statements are true of an allegory? Check all that apply.

It is an extended metaphor. It has literal and symbolic meanings. It helps to communicate an abstract concept. It has moral, social, religious, or political significance.

Which statements are true about the plot of Animal Farm? Check all that apply. The animals rename the farm Major Farm.

Moses gives a talk about a mysterious country called Sugarcandy Mountain. When the animals return from work, they notice that the milk has disappeared.

Which prediction does this passage best support?

Napoleon will rise as the only leader.

Which statement best explains how The Communist Manifesto relates to Old Major's speech?

Old Major argues that the animals should unite to create a classless society and overthrow an oppressive system.

Based on the foreshadowing in this passage, what is the best prediction regarding Mollie?

She will be at odds with the other animals on the farm.

Which prediction is best supported by the foreshadowing in the passage?

The education of the pigs will create a social class conflict with the other animals.

Which prediction does this passage best support?

The pigs will eventually change the Seven Commandments.

What does the farmhouse represent in the story?

a palace

What is an allegory?

a story in which the entire work involves characters and actions that stand for abstract ideas or historic events

Match each literary device to its definition

allusion - a reference to a well-known text, person, or event symbolism - the use of objects to express or represent ideas or qualities imagery - vivid language that appeals to sight, sound, touch, taste or smell

What does the song "Beasts of England" symbolize in this passage?

freedom and solidarity

What does the name Seven Commandments suggest about the new laws?

that they are replacing the religious laws known as the Ten Commandments

What does Sugarcandy Mountain represent in the story?

the concept of heaven

What do the tools such as bits, reins, halters, knives, and whips symbolize in the story?

the oppression of the working class under the tsar

What are the purposes of the imagery in this passage? Check all that apply.

to emphasize the cruelty of humans to create a sense of liberation to underline the reasons for rebellion to visualize the victory of the animals

Which excerpt from chapter 2 of Animal Farm is an example of foreshadowing?

"She [Mollie] had taken a piece of blue ribbon from Mrs. Jones's dressing-table, and was holding it against her shoulder and admiring herself in the glass in a very foolish manner."