Title and Publication Date:
Animal Farm, written 1946
Author:
George Orwell
Setting:
An imaginary farm in England.
Plot:
Animals unite and overthrow the farmer, only to disagree on the form of government that should replace his rule. The "ideal" community that was promised before the revolution soon degrades into a reign of terror, led by pigs.
Questions to Answer:
What human traits does this book portray?
What does this book suggest about certain forms of government?
What groups of people are portrayed by what animals?
What does this book suggest about class stratification?
