Power and Control

• How does Mr. Jones maintain control over the animals?

  Through physical violence and intimidation
• What do the animals do to challenge Mr. Jones' control?

  They rebel and take over the farm
• What role do the pigs play in Animal Farm?

  They establish themselves in power
• What is rhetoric?

  Artful persuasive speaking
• What is a theme in literature?

  An idea that runs throughout a text
• What themes are explored in Animal Farm?

  Class, equality, inequality, and power
• How does Orwell depict power and control in Animal Farm?

  Through the actions of Mr. Jones and the pigs
• Who owns the farm in Animal Farm?

  Mr. Jones
• What methods does Mr. Jones use to maintain control?

  Violence and intimidation with whips
• How do the animals challenge Mr. Jones' control?

  By rebelling and taking over the farm
• What role do the pigs play in Animal Farm?

  They establish themselves in power
• What is rhetoric?

  Artful persuasive speaking
• What is propaganda?

  Biased information designed to persuade
• How do the pigs use rhetoric and propaganda?

  To establish control over the other animals
• What is the significance of Boxer the horse in Animal Farm?

  He represents the working class's strength
• Who is Old Major based on?

  Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin
• What is Marxism?

  A theory forming the basis of communism
• How does Orwell depict power leading to corruption?

  Through the pigs' manipulation of leadership
• How do the pigs control the other animals?

  By using rhetoric and intimidation
• What does the song "Beasts of England" represent?

  Animals overthrowing man and seeking freedom
• How does the rebellion change the animals' behavior?

  It empowers them to take control
• What does Napoleon use to maintain control over the animals?

  Fear and manipulation through Squealer
• How does Squealer persuade the animals?

  By speaking persuasively and using threats
• What does Mr. Jones symbolize in Animal Farm?

  Oppressive leadership and exploitation
• How do the animals feel during their rebellion?

  Surprised and empowered by their actions
• What is the outcome of the animals' rebellion?

  They take control of the farm from Mr. Jones
• How does Orwell illustrate the theme of power and control?

  Through the actions and consequences of characters
• What does the phrase "bit and spur shall rust forever" signify?

  Freedom from Mr. Jones' cruel control
• How does fear play a role in maintaining control?

  It prevents the animals from questioning authority
• How does Orwell's portrayal of power relate to real-world politics?

  It reflects the dangers of corrupt leadership
• What is the main conflict in Animal Farm?

  The struggle for power among the animals
• What does the character of Boxer represent?

  The hardworking but exploited working class
• How does the theme of power and control evolve throughout Animal Farm?

  It shifts from Mr. Jones to the pigs
• What lesson does Orwell convey about power in Animal Farm?

  Power can corrupt even the most idealistic
• How does the ending of Animal Farm reflect the theme of power and control?

  The pigs become indistinguishable from humans