Through close analysis of chapter three, you will examine the topic of propaganda in the text. You will be able to identify and explain the use of propaganda, both in the novel and in the world around you.
Step 1: Read chapter 3.
While reading and/or upon completion of chapter 3, complete the analysis pages in your student workbook.
Step 2: Review
Recall these events in the chapter and respond to the following questions.
Although the pigs do attempt to educate the other animals, they are not successful. This resulting imbalance in knowledge has negative consequences.
>> Do we ever see this happening in our own society?
The pigs simplify the principles into one slogan: “Four legs good, two legs bad”.
>> Is this an oversimplification? How are slogans powerful? Can you think of any political slogans which have stuck in your mind?
We learn more about Mollie. She clearly enjoys the trappings of the past regime. She represents the bourgeoisie.
>> What do we think of her and Benjamin?
The pigs steal the milk AND apples now…
>> Can we always see subtle signs of abuse of power in society?
Step 3: Performance Task #2: Propaganda Analysis
Propaganda: noun
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view. "he was charged with distributing enemy propaganda"
Performance Task #2 Details: (HARD DEADLINE MARCH 15)
First, everyone WILL complete the propaganda analysis worksheet in your student workbook. Independently complete Squealer's speech analysis questions.