Animal Farm

Short Answer Response Questions

Answer the following by typing your response below the question. Each question should be answered in a paragraph of at least 10 sentences, and each response must include specific examples from the book. Try to include at least one quote in each response. Be sure to cite the page number of the quote in parentheses. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation count!

1. One of the themes of the novel is that people’s ignorance can contribute to their political and social oppression. How does the animal’s behavior in the novel support this theme? Cite specific examples.

2. Another theme of Animal Farm is that power corrupts those who possess it. How does Orwell bring out this idea through the character of Napoleon? Give specific examples.

3. The animals rebel against Jones because he made them work long, hard hours and generally neglected or abused them. How is all of this ironic in light of the end result? Be specific.