Animal Farm, Chapters 2, Grades 11-12
In Chapter 2 of 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell, the seeds of rebellion are sown, and the animals begin to take control of their own destiny. This chapter introduces key characters and ideologies that will shape the events of the story. As you read, consider how the characters' actions and the evolving dynamics on the farm reflect broader themes of power, freedom, and governance.
Question 1
What immediate changes do the animals implement on the farm after the rebellion?
Question 2
How is Snowball characterized in this chapter, and what role does he seem to be taking among the animals?
Question 3
Describe the concept of 'Animalism.' How do the animals understand and react to this new ideology?
Question 4
Examine the significance of the renaming of 'Manor Farm' to 'Animal Farm.' What does this change symbolize for the animals?
Question 5
Analyze the development of the Seven Commandments. How do these commandments lay the foundation for the new society the animals are trying to create, and what themes do they introduce?
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