tone

• What is the initial tone of Animal Farm?

  Playful and lighthearted
• How does the tone of Animal Farm change throughout the story?

  It becomes bitter as the story unfolds
• What does the initial tone suggest about the story's nature?

  It suggests a superficially silly story
• What attitude does the description of humans and animals convey?

  A bemused, detached attitude
• What literary technique does Orwell use with the animals?

  Anthropomorphism
• What human quality is given to Clover the horse?

  Concern with physical appearance
• How does Clover's concern with her appearance affect her portrayal?

  It makes her seem like a foolish woman
• What happens to the tone as Napoleon's regime worsens?

  Chilling notes creep in
• Why is the bitterness in the story striking?

  It contrasts with the otherwise playful story
• What warning does the progression from playfulness to bitterness convey?

  Society can easily collapse into horror
• How does the novella make fun of Stalin?

  By portraying him as laughable as a talking pig
• What historical event does Animal Farm reference through its narrative?

  Stalin's Terror
• What type of story does Animal Farm initially appear to be?

  A superficially silly story
• What does the playful tone of Animal Farm suggest about its themes?

  It contrasts with the serious underlying themes