Animal Farm: Themes of Power & Corruption
English
Grade 6
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A worksheet focusing on analyzing themes of power and corruption in Animal Farm for Grade 6 students, featuring summaries, context guidance, and annotation tasks.
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Animal Farm: Themes of Power & Corruption
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Scene Summary and Context
In George Orwell's Animal Farm, the animals overthrow their human farmer in pursuit of equality but soon encounter new forms of power and corruption among their leaders. The pigs, initially revolutionary, gradually assume authority, manipulating the other animals and distorting the original ideals. Key moments include the pigs' consolidation of power through propaganda, the alteration of commandments, and the betrayal of fellow animals. Orwell's narrative reveals how power can corrupt even those who start with noble intentions, and how those in control may use fear, propaganda, and manipulation to sustain their dominance. Phrases like 'All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others' exemplify the deepening divide and corruption of the original democratic ideals. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the corrupting influence of absolute power and the ease with which leaders can manipulate truth to serve their interests.
1.
Summarize the main theme discussed in the context guide.
[2 marks]2.
Identify the phrase from the passage that highlights the theme of corruption.
[2 marks]3.
What literary technique is used in the phrase 'more equal than others'?
[2 marks]Aa) Irony
Bb) Metaphor
Cc) Hyperbole
Dd) Alliteration
4.
Describe how propaganda is used by the pigs to justify their actions.
[4 marks]5.
Explain the significance of the altered commandments in the story.
[2 marks]6.
Analyze how Orwell's use of language emphasizes the theme of power.
[4 marks]7.
Identify one example of propaganda from the passage and explain its purpose.
[2 marks]8.
Provide a brief analysis of how leadership changes affect the animals' perception of equality.
[4 marks]9.
Create a short paragraph predicting what might happen if the cycle of power and corruption continues.
[4 marks]10.
Discuss the role of the character Napoleon in illustrating corruption.
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- 12/31/2025
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