Animalism - what other words can you think of that end with 'ism'? What are most of these words associated with?
Responding
In chapter II, how does the animals behaviour suggest both human and animal characteristics?
Personal response - making connections
What do you think of Moses' tales of Sugarcandy Mountain? What can you connect it to in your own life? Why do you think some of the animals enjoy these tales (the horses) while others called them lies (the pigs)?
Active reading
What was it that made Mr Jones such an undesirable Master? List the characteristcis/events noted in the first two chapters. Do you think that there would have been a rebellion if Mr Jones had treated the animals fairly?
THE SEVEN COMMANDMENTS
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.
Recall and interpret
How do the pigs gain the right to the cow's milk? Why do the other animals allow this to occur? What does this event suggest about the power hierarchy on the farm?
Responding
In chapter II, how does the animals behaviour suggest both human and animal characteristics?
Personal response - making connections
What do you think of Moses' tales of Sugarcandy Mountain? What can you connect it to in your own life? Why do you think some of the animals enjoy these tales (the horses) while others called them lies (the pigs)?
Active reading
What was it that made Mr Jones such an undesirable Master? List the characteristcis/events noted in the first two chapters. Do you think that there would have been a rebellion if Mr Jones had treated the animals fairly?
THE SEVEN COMMANDMENTS
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.
Recall and interpret
How do the pigs gain the right to the cow's milk? Why do the other animals allow this to occur? What does this event suggest about the power hierarchy on the farm?