Thursday, January 17, 2008

Discussion Questions for Chapter 2

Please print or copy these questions on foolscap and complete the answers

1. What does Chapter 2 tell us about the characters of Napoleon, Snowball, Squealer, Boxer, Clover, Mollie and Moses?

2. What is their role and who/what kind of people do they represent?

E.g. Napoleon is the leader - what kind of leader of he? (explain this)
He represent Stalin, and his role is to ......... (explain this)

3. Why do you think the pigs were not given much attention in Chapter 1?

4. Draw a comparison table comparing the commandments of old Major with those generated by the pigs. (refer to pages 18 & 29)
Are there any differences? Highlight or underline the changes

5. What do you think is the difference or similarity between blatant lies and the subtle manipulation/distortion of words? What are the implications of slightly modifying the words?

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