Animal Farm, Chapters 9, Grades 9-10

Chapter 9 of 'Animal Farm' further explores the decline of the farm's utopian vision and the increasing hardship faced by the animals. This chapter delves into themes of sacrifice, the disparity between classes, and the manipulation of ideals. As you read, consider how the leadership's actions continue to diverge from the original principles of Animalism and the impact this has on the farm's inhabitants.

Describe the changes in Boxer's health and work ethic in this chapter. What does Boxer symbolize in the context of the farm?

How do the pigs justify the trade of Boxer to the knacker, and what is the animals' reaction upon discovering the truth?

Discuss the significance of the pigs' decision to start breeding pigs and the establishment of a school for piglets. How does this affect the social structure on the farm?

Analyze the adjustments made to the commandments and the animals' reactions to these changes. How do these alterations reflect the erosion of Animalism?

Reflect on the state of the farm and the morale of the animals by the end of Chapter 9. How do the events of this chapter contribute to the novel's critique of power and corruption?