Soy Guide Talk About It
What do you think about George Orwell's allegorical novel? Is it like other books you've read?
In the space below each question, write an answer based on your own experiences and your
own understanding of the novel. Include some textual evidence or examples that helped you
arrive at your answer.
1. George Orwell said that Animal Farm was the first book in which he attempted to fuse
political purpose and artistic purpose into one whole" rather than simply telling a story and
letting its themes and messages emerge more naturally. Did it work? Is Animal Farm literature,
or just a long argument about politics?
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2. Is George Orwell right about people and the way they handle power? In your own words,
explain what Animal Farm suggests about the effect that power has on people. Then, describe
an example from your own life that either supports or contradicts what George Orwell seems to
think about power.
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