Animal Farm: Allegory and Power
A Grade 10 ELA worksheet exploring themes of allegory, power, and revolution in George Orwell's Animal Farm.
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Animal Farm: Allegory and Power
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful, well-supported answers. Refer to your knowledge of George Orwell's Animal Farm.
1. Which character represents Leon Trotsky?
Napoleon
Snowball
Boxer
Squealer
2. What is the central message or theme of Animal Farm?
The importance of friendship
The corruption of power
The benefits of hard work
The beauty of nature
3. The original name of Animal Farm was .
4. The pigs gradually change the Seven Commandments of Animalism, with the final commandment becoming .
5. Explain how Squealer uses propaganda to manipulate the other animals. Provide at least two specific examples from the novel.
6. Boxer's motto is "I will work harder."
True
False
7. Old Major's dream inspires the animals to rebel against Mr. Jones.
True
False
8. Animal Farm is often described as an allegory. Discuss how the characters and events in the novel parallel historical figures and events from the Russian Revolution. Analyze at least three specific connections, explaining the allegorical significance of each and how Orwell uses them to convey his message about totalitarianism.
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