Values, Attitudes & Beliefs
(VABs)
(VABs)
What belief does Old Major promote about animals and humans?
What is humans are the enemy. What is oppression.
Is it fair that the pigs do not do physical labour? Why or why not?
What is no. Inequality contradicts Animalism.
What language technique is used in “All animals are equal”?
What is declarative statement / slogan.
How is Old Major constructed in Chapter 1 and who does he represent?
What is as a visionary leader. Who is Karl Marx.
What modern example shows propaganda similar to Squealer?
What is political speeches or advertising.
What value does Boxer represent in his attitude to work?
What is loyalty. What is hard work.
Should the animals question Squealer’s explanation about the apples?
What is Yes – it is manipulative propaganda.
What technique is used when Squealer says Jones will return?
What is fear appeal.
How is Boxer constructed/seen by the reader through his motto?
What is loyal and hardworking but naive.
How do modern leaders use fear in a similar way to the animals’ fear of Mr Jones returning?
What is highlighting threats (e.g. security, economy) to gain support or justify decisions.
How do the animals’ attitudes toward equality change by Chapter 3?
What is belief in equality but also belief in pigs have privilege.
Is violence justified in the Battle of the Cowshed?
What is debatable – defence vs moral consequences. Right from wrong. Who gains the power?
How does Orwell structure Old Major’s speech to persuade the animals?
What is problem → blame → solution (rebellion).
How is Squealer constructed/seen by reader through his speech?
What is persuasive and manipulative.
How are social media influencers similar to Squealer in how they communicate?
What is they use persuasive language, selective information, and emotional appeal to influence audiences.
What belief allows the animals to accept the pigs taking milk and apples?
What is trust in leadership. What is belief that pigs are smarter.
Is blind loyalty (like Boxer’s) a strength or a weakness?
What is both – helpful but dangerous.
What literary device is used when humans are described as the enemy?
What is binary opposition.
How is Snowball seen during the Battle of the Cowshed? What real world figure does he represent and oppose?
What is brave and strategic leader. Who is Leon Trotsky and Joseph Starlin
How do modern slogans (e.g. political or advertising) function in the same way as
“Four legs good, two legs bad”?
What is simplify complex ideas into memorable phrases that discourage deeper thinking.
How does fear influence the animals’ values by Chapter 4?
What is the animals prioritise safety and protection of the farm over questioning authority.
What is the ethical danger of trusting leaders without evidence?
What is leads to manipulation and abuse of power.
How does Orwell’s simple prose style make propaganda more effective?
What is it sounds factual and easy to believe.
How is Napoleon constructed / seen by readers in Chapters 1–4?
What is quiet, calculating, and power focused.
How does Animal Farm connect to modern society through its portrayal of leadership and power?
What is reflects how leaders today can use language, fear, and media to influence public opinion and maintain control.