1. Animal Farm
Literary elements

2. After Napoleon takes over, there is a new political and social structure
Under Napoleon’s leadership
Life for the Pigs
Life for the other animals

3. Setting Manor Farm/Animal Farm in England Early 1900’s
Would the novel work if the animals were not on a farm?

4. Plot
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Resolution:

5. Characterization Direct: What does the author tell us? Indirect:
What do other characters say?
What does the character say?
What does the character do?
What does the character think?

6. Characterization Napoleon: static or dynamic? Benjamin: flat or round?
Clover: flat or round?
The sheep: flat or round?
Mollie: static or dynamic?

7. Themes Political corruption Danger of an ignorant working class
Who is in charge immediately after the rebellion?
What steps does Napoleon take to gain power?
How does his leadership change over the course of time?
Danger of an ignorant working class
Which of the animals trust the pigs’ leadership?
How does their blind trust get them in a bad situation?
Importance of education
Who has the most education?
Who is in charge?

8. Propaganda
Find all examples of propaganda techniques and logical fallacies in AF that you can.
Be sure to record what happened/what is said and a page number!