Animal Farm

Questions to Consider

1. How does George Orwell use the setting of a farm to reflect human society and its flaws?
2. In what ways do the initial ideals of the animals' revolution begin to deteriorate, and what causes this?
3. How do the pigs begin to assume authority over the other animals, and what justifications do they use?
4. What role does Squealer play in the manipulation of information and the use of propaganda?
5. How are the Seven Commandments altered throughout the story, and what is the significance of these changes?
6. What does the character of Boxer represent, and how is his loyalty exploited by those in power?
7. How does fear influence the behavior of the animals, and how is it used by the pigs to maintain control?
8. Discuss the theme of power and corruption as depicted in the story. How does power corrupt the pigs?
9. How does the use of slogans and simplistic language affect the animals' ability to think critically?
10. What warnings does Orwell convey about society, authority, and the importance of critical thinking?