Allegory A story in which the characters

and events are symbols that stand for ideas about human life or for a political or historical situation.

While reading Animal Farm, you will be asked to explain how each character allegorizes something or someone.

Theme The main subject that is being

discussed or described in a piece of writing.

You will be reading Animal Farm for theme. While you read you will want to look for examples of that theme in the text.

Having your own copy of the text will make this easier!

Animal Farm Themes “Power corrupts and absolute

power corrupts absolutely” The importance of helping one

another and not being self-serving

Power of propaganda The importance of education and

knowledge The ways that satire

communicates and comments upon the absurdity of humans

Mob mentality v. individual and their integrity

Chapters 1 and 2HOMEWORK-Due Monday, April 13th! Come prepared with your examples of

theme from Chapters 1 and 2. Be ready to discuss with your group, followed by a class discussion.

1. Follow the directions on the Animal Farm – Double Entry Journal.

2. Unprepared students will receive a U infraction, as well as a zero for that day’s assignment.