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‘Animal Farm’ (1945) – a dystopian allegory or ‘fairy tale’ by George Orwell A revision guide Literary Heritage Prose/Unit A664/01 or 02 ‘Animal Farm’ revision guide written by Year 10 English students in spring 2011 for the May 2012 OCR English Literature exam As you will see from the OCR marking guides on the next page, the exam board wants you to be able to write about language, structure (plot development), themes, setting, social, cultural and historical contexts. The following pages are related to these aims and their content has been produced by students who will sit this GCSE exam in 2012. Please note that this is not an exhaustive guide; it cannot and does not cover every idea, theme, character or interpretive point. However, any comments on the content, such as suggestions for changes or additions, can be emailed to damms@williamellis.camden.sch.uk Expect this type of question: • In what way does Orwell powerfully depict the relationship between the pigs and the other animals in this extract? [24] (from a specimen paper) • How does Orwell vividly portray the importance of the sheep and dogs in Animal Farm? Remember to support your ideas with details from the novel. [24] (from a specimen paper) The plot – a refresher guide As you know, the novel does not have chapter titles. However, the list below by Laith and Gustavo may help to remind you of what happens in each part of the novel. Suggestions for Chapter Titles: • Chapter one: Seeds of Rebellion • Chapter two: Revolution • Chapter three: Faulty Start • Chapter four: Battle for Freedom • Chapter five: Unwanted Change • Chapter six: The Rules Are Changed • Chapter seven: End of the Rebellion • Chapter eight: Defending What’s Le