Animal Farm: Characters - Napoleon and Snowball

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A worksheet focusing on grammar analysis related to the characters Napoleon and Snowball from George Orwell's Animal Farm. Designed to develop understanding of literary techniques and language use in the context of character portrayal.

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Animal Farm: Characters - Napoleon and Snowball

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In George Orwell's Animal Farm, Napoleon and Snowball are two prominent pig characters representing contrasting leadership styles and philosophies. The scene depicts the early days of the rebellion, where both pigs emerge as leaders with differing visions for the farm's future. Napoleon is portrayed as strategic and assertive, gradually consolidating power through manipulation and control. Snowball, on the other hand, appears innovative and passionate about education and progress. The quote 'He [Napoleon] carried a whip in his trotter' highlights his growing authoritarianism, whereas Snowball's speech about 'education for all' underscores his idealism. Their interactions and rhetoric shape the narrative, illustrating how language can be used both to inspire and to deceive. This scene is crucial in understanding the characters' development and the beginning of the conflict that defines the novel's critique of totalitarian regimes. Analyzing their dialogue and actions provides insight into Orwell's commentary on power, propaganda, and leadership.
1.
Identify the literary technique used in describing Napoleon's 'whip in his trotter'.
[2 marks]
2.
What is Snowball's main focus in his speeches on education?
[2 marks]
3.
Describe how Orwell uses dialogue to differentiate between Napoleon and Snowball.
[4 marks]
4.
Identify a rhetorical device used by Snowball in his speech about progress.
[2 marks]
5.
Choose the correct option: Which character's leadership is associated with manipulation and authoritarianism?
Aa) Snowball
Bb) Napoleon
Cc) Boxer
Dd) Mollie
6.
Explain how Orwell's use of language reflects the theme of power in this scene.
[4 marks]
7.
Identify and analyse the use of a specific stylistic device in Snowball’s speech about progress.
[2 marks]
8.
What does the phrase 'carried a whip in his trotter' suggest about Napoleon's character?
[2 marks]
9.
Describe how Orwell’s portrayal of Snowball signals his idealism.
[4 marks]
10.
Create a short paragraph analysing the contrast between Napoleon and Snowball’s leadership styles based on the passage.
[6 marks]

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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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