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Over the course of this unit you will be tasked with researching, rehearsing and performing 'Animal Farm'.

You need to sign and re upload the candidate authentication form and the assignment brief asap.

Can you also be sure to complete your SWOT analysis within the first 2 weeks of the unit.

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In this lesson we did research about Animal Farm.

Animal Farm was written by George Orwell in 1945. It symbolises the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the rise of Soviet Union. Animal Farm depicts farm animals who revolt against their human farmer.

Forms or symbolism

The farm

Napoleon

Snowball

Boxer

The pigs

Main characters

Old Major

Napoleon

Snowball

Boxer

Mr Jones

Squealer

Benjamin

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As a class we started to read through the Animal Farm script and started thinking about what characters we would want to play in the script.

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The novel begins when all of Manor Farm's animals meet at the request of Old Major, a prize-winning white boar. We are introduced to most of the farm animals: Benjamin, the cynical donkey; Boxer and Clover, two dumb, yet hard-working horses; Snowball, Napoleon, and Squealer, three cunning pigs; and Jessie and Blue Bell, two dogs.

Major starts off the meeting by sharing his vision of a world where animals existed without man. Starting off by saying that he knows that he won't be around much longer, he tells of a dream he had in which Man is the root of all animals' problems. He says all animals should fight for a rebellion against Man and that everybody must tell future generations about their hope for freedom. Finally, the animals rally together and sing a song called "Beasts of England", a song that sings the praises of a world without Man. The animals sing it three times before going to bed that night.

Major dies shortly thereafter and the animals start to secretly plan for rebellion against the owner of the farm, Jones, and the farmhands. The rebellion starts after an incident where the farmhands neglected and starved the animals for two days. The cows kick down the barn door and every animal starts to go crazy. When Jones tries to whip the animals, they chase every human off the farm, therefore igniting the rebellion.

After a day of frenzied excitement, order resumes. The pigs are put in charge and the farm is renamed Animal Farm. Seven commandments are put on the side of the barn, along with the motto, "Four legs good, two legs bad". The commandments are as follows:

1.Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.

2.Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend.

3.No animal shall wear clothes.

4.No animal shall sleep in a bed.

5.No animal shall drink alcohol.

6.No animal shall kill any other animal.

7.All animals are equal.

Despite this last commandment, the pigs position themselves as the intelligence behind the whole operation, and therefore convince the other animals that they need special handling. As an example, they don't help the other animals during the annual harvesting of hay and they take all of the apples and milk for themselves. Squealer, the lead pig, convinces the other animals that it is for their own good.

Things did not run smoothly on the farm. Snowball warns all the animals that Mr. Jones and his men will be back soon to try and reclaim the farm. He holds a "rally" to rile everyone up. When Jones and his men do come back, all the animals easily kick them out. Snowball is minorly wounded while charging into battle and gives himself an award: Animal Hero, First Class.

Another example of chaos is the feud between the two head pigs. Snowball and Napoleon cannot get along; they disagree on everything from rations to age for retirement. Snowball proposes the idea of building a windmill on the farm, but Napoleon doesn't like the idea. He makes his vicious, angry dogs (who were once Blue Bell's and Jessie's puppies and who had been secretly trained to be Napoleon's personal killers) chase Snowball off the property and banish him.

Napoleon decides to build the windmill after all, and he cancels the weekly meetings he has held since the rebellion. When other animals are upset by this, Squealer is able to convince everyone that Napoleon canceled the meetings for their own good. He paints Napoleon as a hero.

Things on the farm continue to deteriorate . All animals except the pigs work like slaves. Napoleon starts to trade with neighboring farms and the pigs move into the farmhouse. The animals are confused as to why the pigs are breaking the rules about trade and sleeping in a bed. Squealer, once again, convinces the animals that this inequality is for their own good.

The partially-constructed windmill is blown down in a gale, and Snowball is put at blame. Squealer says that Snowball was teaming up with Jones from the very beginning. In a public display of shocking violence, Napoleon holds a meeting with all the animals and has his dogs rip the throats out of anyone who he thought to be loyal to Snowball. Everyone is distraught, and Boxer is especially disturbed. Everyone thought that the sixth commandment said that killing other animals was not allowed, but now when they read it, the commandment read " no killing without cause."

At one point in the story, the pigs even have a celebration by wearing clothes and drinking alcohol.

The humans destroy what is left of the windmill since they don't like the thought of Animal Farm succeeding, and Boxer is injured in the battle. It's in the middle of a bitter winter and the pigs are taking extra rations, so everyone is starving. Boxer's strength has greatly diminished, and the pigs say that they're sending him away to a hospital to get better. The carriage that arrives for Boxer, takes him to a glue factory. The pigs use the money made off of Boxer to buy whiskey.

Many more nasty surprises await the reader in the final chapters of this novel.

Animal Farm represents the Russian Revolution of 1917. Old Major represents Karl Marx, Snowball represents Leon Trotsky, Napoleon represents Josef Stalin, Squealer represents propaganda, and Boxer is a representation for all the Russian laborers and workers.

Old Major's dream about equality is a stand in for Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto. Both speeches talk about how laborers and workers produce all the product, but the heads of the organization take everything for themselves. In Animal Farm's case, the laborers are the animals and the head of the organization is Mr. Jones and humans in general.

The rebellion of the animals is similar to the overthrow of Russia's Tsar, Nicholas II. Both rebellions happened without much planning and were achieved fairly easily. The overthrow of Nicholas happened when he sent military out to stop some protestors. The military sympathized with the common people, and instead turned on Nicholas.

Napoleon taking charge of the animals and working them harder than ever is symbolic to how Stalin had a "Five Year Plan". Both of these plans only worsened famine and both Stalin and Napoleon used tricks to make the outside world think that they were thriving.

Boxer's death doesn't represent any specific event in the Russian Revolution, but represents it as a whole. Boxer was the poster child of a perfect worker: he worked relentlessly, was eternally loyal, and never doubted the morals of the pigs. Instead of being rewarded for his years of service, he was sent off to be made into glue. This represents how Stalin and his men broke the principles of communism they set at the beginning and are just as bad as Nicholas. Instead of an improved society, everything is the same as before.

Squealer represents propaganda throughout the revolution. When the animals are skeptic of the pigs' intentions, Squealer is able to twist things in a positive light so the pigs' actions are justified. During the revolution, propaganda was sent out to ease the minds of laborers.

I love this book. The diction is simple and enjoyable. The story is fast-paced and Orwell is able to pack a lot of action into a few words. I like how this is written in third person, leaving most the thoughts and feelings of the characters up to the reader's interpretation.

Rating: 10/10
Check out Animal Farm at the Newport Beach Public Library.

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The novel begins when all of Manor Farm's animals meet at the request of Old Major, a prize-winning white boar. We are introduced to most of the farm animals: Benjamin, the cynical donkey; Boxer and Clover, two dumb, yet hard-working horses; Snowball, Napoleon, and Squealer, three cunning pigs; and Jessie and Blue Bell, two dogs.

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Animal Farm by George Orwell - BBC Bitesize

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Explore Animal Farm by George Orwell with BBC Bitesize KS3 English Literature. For students between the ages of 11 and 14.

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Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.

Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend.

No animal shall wear clothes

No animal shall sleep in a bed

No animal shall drink alcohol

No animal shall kill any other animal

All animals are equal

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Animal Farm is a short story that teaches the reader a moral lesson. Animal Farm is a story about a revolution on a farm and makes the reader think about what would happen if animals were in charge instead of humans.

George Orwell wrote Animal Farm in 1945. He based the story on the 1917 Russian Revolution. The story explores themes like power, hope, and lies and shows how greed can destroy society.

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Farmer Jones treats the animals cruelly

Old Major shares his dream of a farm fun by animals

The animals take control of the farm

They create the seven commandments

Napoleon takes control

The animals build a windmill to make work easier

Boxer becomes ill and Napoleon sends him away

The seven commandments are gradually changed

The pigs dress like humans

The farm is once again called Major Farm

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Animal Farm squealer monologue audition 

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Animal Farm squealer monologue audition 

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Comrades! The most terrible thing has been discovered. We had thought that Snowball's opposition to Comrade Napoleon was caused by his vanity and ambition. But we were wrong, comrades. Snowball was in league with Jones from the very start. He was Jones' secret agent all the time. This has been proved by documents which have only just been discovered. To my mind, this explains a great deal, comrades. Did we not see for ourselves how he attempted to get us defeated and destroyed at the Battle of the Cowshed!

We made him Animal hero, first class, immediately afterwards.

That was our mistake, comrades. For we now know that in reality he was trying to lure us to our doom. Do you not remember how Snowball suddenly turned and fled, and many animals followed him?

Surely you remember that, comrades?

Even though I didn't get the role I would have wanted as squealer. I feel that I am more comfortable with the characters I received as there has been alot going on which would have made me struggle doing the character i wanted.

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I think as a person I am good at learning lines quickly and taking on feedback that people have given me about my work. Things that separate me from my peers are that I give everything a try even when i don't feel comfortable doing it because of thinking i might look silly but I do it anyway. Before I used to attend singing lessons and dance lessons but gave them up because they was getting too expensive but would like to find somewhere to go that is cheaper then what I was paying previously.

As a person I think that I lack confidence when I lack confidence when i perform and that I lack the confidence to try different accents because of fear of that people might laugh. On my course I feel that some people are better at getting into character quicker then me and better at doing different accents.

On the course I feel that the process between getting the script and performing it is a bit time limited on how good we could perform it because it feels rushed and could be better if we had longer time to do things.

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In this lesson we chose what character we want to play then did a 1st audition for the character. I decided that I would like to play the character Squealer as I feel more comfortable doing that character and because there is more dialouge.

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Squealer represents propaganda throughout the revolution. When the animals are skeptic of the pigs' intentions, Squealer is able to twist things in a positive light so the pigs' actions are justified. During the revolution, propaganda was sent out to ease the minds of laborers.

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1. Mark Hamill - Famous for voicing the Joker in various animated series and video games.

2. Tara Strong - known for her roles in the powerpuff girls, my little pony and many other animated shows.

3. Tom Kenney - best known as the voice of spongebob squarepants

4. H. Jon Benjamin - voiced characters like sterling archer in archer and coach mcguirk in home movies

5. nolan north - renoened for his work in video games, particularly as nathan drake in the uncharted series.

Animal Farm has had several adaptaions over the years, including animated films and live-action versions, each featuring different voice actors.

in the 1999 animated film, the main characters were voiced by notable actors such as:

kelsey grammer as napoleon, the pig who becomes the leader

ian holm as old major, the wise boar who inspires the rebellion

julia louis-dreyfus as the pig, and the others like paul scofield and peter ustinov lent their voices to various characters.

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tom kane - is a retired american voice actor. he is known for his work in animation and video games, most notably the star wars franchise.

mark hamill - is an american actor. he starred as luke skywalker in the star wars franchise, in the original and sequel trilogies.

rob paulsen - is an american voice actor and voice director, known for his roles in numerous animated television series and films. he recived a daytime emmy award for outstanding performer in an animated program and three annie awards for his role as both yakko and pinky in the animaniacs franchise.

maurice lamarche - is a canadian voice actor. he was voiced the brain in animaniacs as well as its spin-off pinky and the brain, big bob in hey arnold! the title character from inspector gadget and a variety of charactors in futurama, including kif kroker.

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animal farm is a novella written by george orwell that serves as an allegory for the russian revolution and the rise of the soviet union. the story takes place on a farm where the animals, led by the pigs, revolt against their human farmer in hopes of creating a society where all animals are equal.

however, as the pigs gain power, they become increasingly corrupt and oppressive, ultimately leading to a regime that is just as tyrannical as the one they overthrew. key themes in the book include the dangers of totalitarianism, the manipultaion of language and truth, and the betrayal of revolutionary ideals.

the famous phrase all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others encapsulatesthe central message about inequality and the abuse of power. overall, animal farm is a critical reflection on how power can corrupt and the complexities of social change.

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How does Squealer show power and conflict 

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How does Squealer show power and conflict 

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Squealer is a key character in Animal farm who represents propaganda and manipulation. He is a pig who serves as Napoleon's spokesperson, using his persuasive launguage to maintain control over the other animals.

Squealer's power comes from his ability to twist the truth and present false information in a way that convinces the other animals to accept the pigs' decisions and actions, no matter how unjust they may be. For example he constantly alters the commandments of animalism to justify the pigs' behaviour, making it seem as though they are acting in the best interest of all the animals.

The conflict arises from the tension between Squealer's manipulative rhetoric and the reality of the animals' suffering. While he claims that the farm is thriving and that the pigs are making sacrifices for the greater good, the other animals experience hardship and exploitation. This creates a significant power imbalance, as Squealer's words often overshadow the truth, leading to a lack of awareness and resistance among the other animals. Ultimately, Squealer embodies the theme of how language can be used as a tool for control and oppression.

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How does Squealer represent animal cruelty 

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How does Squealer represent animal cruelty 

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Squealer represents animal cruelty in Animal Farm through his role as a manipulator and enforcer of the pigs' oppressive regime. While he doesen't directly inflict physical harm, his actions and rhetoric contribute to the broader system of exploitation and suffering that the other animals endure.

He uses propaganda to justify the pigs' privileges and the harsh conditions faced by the other animals. For example, Squealer often claims that the sacrifices made by the pigs are necessary for the greater good, distorting the truth to maintain control. This manipulation leads the other animals to accept their mistreatment and believe that they are better off than they were under human rule, even as their lives become increasingly difficult.

By twisting the narrative and obscuring the reality of their situation, Squealer perpetuates a cycle of cruelty, showing how language and deceit can be as harmful as physical abuse. His character illustrates the insidious nature of animal cruelty, where the suffering of the many is overlooked or rationalized for the benefit of the few in power.

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Animal cruelty is depriving an animal of food, water, or shelter, and/ or veterinary care. Torturing, maiming, or killing animals is also animal cruelty. There are many reasons people have used to be cruel to animals.

Animal cruelty refers to the intentional harm, neglect, or mistreatment of animals. This can take many forms, including physical abuse, inadequate shelter, lack of food and water, and abandonment. Animal crulty can occur in various environments, such as homes, farms, laboratories, and entertainment venues.

There are laws in many countries designed to protect animals from cruelty, and these laws can vary significantly in terms of what is considered abusive behaviour. Raising awareness about animal welfare and promoting humane treatment of animals are important steps in combating animal cruelty.

Animal cruelty is linked to Animal Farm through the treatment of the animals by humans and the eventual betrayal of the animals' ideals by their own kind. In the beginning, the animals revolt against Mr. Jones, the human farmer, who neglects and mistreats them, symbolizing the cruelty and exploitation of animals in a capitalist society.

As the story progresses, the pigs, who take on leadership roles, start to exhibit similar tyrannical behaviours towards the other animals, ultimately leading to a new form of oppression. This reflects how power can corrupt and how the cycle of cruelty can continue, even among those who initially seek to liberate themselves from suffering.

The novella serves as a critique of how those in power can exploit and abuse others, including animals, under the guise of a better society.

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Old Major - A pig who shares his dream of a better future with the farm animals. He dies of old age before the animals take control.

Napoleon - A 'fierce-looking and cunning pig who competes with Snowball for control of the farm. He becomes an even greater tyrant than Mr Jones.

Snowball - A clever pig who makes plans to make a windmill. He is braver then Napoleon, but loses the battle for power. Napoleon and the other pigs spread rumours about him and is chased from the farm.

Mr Jones - He is a cruel and neglectful farmer. He owns Manor Farm, the animals overthrow and rename as Animal Farm.

Squealer - A pig that is an excellent speaker and is loyal to Napoleon. He is so persuasive that the animals begin to doubt their own memories of events.

Boxer - He is a strong, hard-working horse. He ends up working so hard he ruins his health. Instead of looking after him, the pigs send send him to the horse slaughterer to be killed.

Mr. Pilkington and Mr Fredericks - There are the neighbouring human farmers who attack Animal Farm and try to destroy it.

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Themes are the main ideas that appear repeatedly in a novel. Some of the important themes in Animal Farm are: Hopes and dreams, power and control, lies and propaganda.

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Old Major dreams of a perfect farm run by animals, for animals. This vision inspires the animals to hope for a better future and to overthrow farmer Jones.

Fore a short while, it seems like they have created a utopia but their hopes and dreams are shattered when the power-hungry pigs take over.

By the end, Old Major's dream to improve the lives of all animals has turned into a nightmare. The farm becomes a dystopia and the pigs are just as cruel as Mr Jones was.

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What does Benjamin represent in Animal Farm?

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What does Benjamin represent in Animal Farm?

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Benjamin in Animal Farm represents the skeptical and cynical perspective of the working class. He is aware of the injustices and the manipulation happening on the farm, but his pessimism leads him to believe that change is impossible. Benjamin's character highlights themes of apathy and the danger of not taking action against oppression, as he often chooses to remain indifferent despite the suffering around him. His famous line, "Donkeys live a long time. None of you has ever seen a dead donkey," underscores his belief that life will continue regardless of the circumstances, reflecting a sense of resignation.

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In Animal Farm, the desire for power and control leads to suffering. This can be seen through the character of Napoleon, who uses fear and violence to seize and maintain power. For example:

Napoleon trains a group of dogs to be completely loyal to him and vicious to any animal who stands against him.

He stops feeding some hens who protest against unfair treatment, resulting in the death of nine hens.

He arranges the murder of Boxer, the hard-working horse and makes money from his death.

To keep his power, Napoleon becomes more and more tyranical.

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Napoleon and the pigs get what they want by lying to the other animals. Squealer, particularly, is so persuasive that he can "turn black and white".

He confesses the other animals by using words they do not understand, changing the meaning of words and twisting truth and lies until the other animals can't tell which is which.

Squealer supports Napoleon using propaganda, for example, promoting the idea that "Napoleon is always right".

Not only does this mean that the animals cannot ever critisise Napoleon, but this phrase is also repeated so often they completely believe it.

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Propaganda is the spread of ideals, often one-sided, designed to make people think or behave in a certain way.

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Benjamin shows a deep sense of skepticism and cynicism in Animal Farm. He represents the voice of reason amidst the chaos, recognising the manipulation and lies propagated by the pigs, especially Squealer. His character illustrates the dangers of apathy and resignation in the face of oppression, as he understands the injustices but often chooses not to act. Benjamin's perspective highlights the idea that awareness alone is not enough; it requires action to bring about change. Overall, he embodies the disillusionment of those who see the truth but feel powerless to change their circumstances.

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What is the plot for Benjamin in Animal Farm?

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What is the plot for Benjamin in Animal Farm?

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Benjamin's plot in Animal Farm revolves around his role as the cynical observer of the events that unfold after the animals' rebellion. He is one of the few animals who can read and is aware of the changes happening to the commandments and the manipulation by the pigs. Throughout the story, Benjamin remains skeptical about the leadership of the pigs, particularly Squealer and Napoleon.

He recognizes the suffering of the other animals but feels powerless to change anything, embodying the attitude of those who accept oppression without resistance. His character ultimately serves as a commentary on the dangers of complacency and the importance of being active in the fight against tyranny. In the end, when Boxer, his closest friend, is taken away, Benjamin's realization of the betrayal reflects the harsh reality of the regime's cruelty.

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What does the cat represent in Animal Farm?

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What does the cat represent in Animal Farm?

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The cat in Animal Farm represents the opportunistic and self-serving individuals who exploit situations for their own benefit. She is not particularly loyal to any side and tends to disappear when work needs to be done, symbolizing those who take advantage of others' effect while avoiding responsibility. The cat's behaviour reflects themes of laziness and selfishness, showcasing how some individuals can thrive in a society by shirking their duties and manipulating others. Overall, she serves as a reminder of the presence of self-interest in any social or political structure.

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What does the cat look like in Animal Farm?

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What does the cat look like in Animal Farm?

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In Animal Farm, the cat is described as a sleek and well-fed animal, which suggests that she is quite pampered and does not engage in the hard work that the other animals do. Her appearance emphasizes her laziness and self-indulgence, as she often avoids labor and takes advantage of the other animals' effects. The cat's demeanor and appearance reflect her opportunistic nature, as she is more focused on her own comfort then contributing to the collective goals of the farm.

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What does Benjamin look like in Animal Farm?

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What does Benjamin look like in Animal Farm?

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In Animal Farm, Benjamin is described as a donkey with a long, grey coat and a solemn expression. He is known for his intelligence and ability to read, which sets him apart from many of the other animals. His physical appearance reflects his character - He is often seen as a cynical and wise figure, embodying the idea of someone who is aware of the truth but feels resigned to the circumstances around him. Benjamin's demeanor and look contribute to his role as the observer of the events on the farm.

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In a lesson we started watching animal farm and thinking about what characters we would like to play. 

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In this lesson we started going through the script of Animal Farm and practicing our characters lines.

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Wednesday 27th November 2024 third session blocking & planning for Animal Farm

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Tuesday 3rd December 2024 character movements

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Today we went through a run through Animal Farm without the script and did all the blocking for act two.

I think we did it really well but we didn't know where we was supposed to be on stage in some scenes and a few people furgot there lines.

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Squealer is a pig that represents propaganda in the revolution. He twists things to put a positive light on the actions justified by the pigs. Propoganda was sent in the revolution to ease the minds of the people.

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Today we have gone through the whole of the script. We ran through act 1 to rehearse it. Then learn our lines for act 2. I think that to do better we should block through act 2 and get into character properly in act 1 and 2.

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Animal Farm is a novella written by George Orwell that serves as an allegory for the Russian Revolution and the rise of the Soviet Union. The story takes place on a farm where the animals, led by pigs