Boxer and the theme of education in 'Animal Farm'
I can describe how the character of Boxer is used to present Orwell's theme of education in 'Animal Farm'.
Boxer and the theme of education in 'Animal Farm'
I can describe how the character of Boxer is used to present Orwell's theme of education in 'Animal Farm'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Those who are uneducated are at the mercy of their leaders.
- 'Animal Farm' is Orwell's treatise on the power and importance of language.
- Orwell shows those who are uneducated are prevented from being leaders.
- Boxer is the most useful character to explore when discussing education.
Keywords
Gullible - Easily persuaded or willing to believe everything that others say.
Treatise - A piece of writing that explores a specific subject or idea.
Illiterate - You are unable to read or write.
Seminal - A work, for example a piece of writing, that is of great importance and influence.
Diligent - To work hard, in a careful and thorough way.
Common misconception
That Boxer is only presented as naïve and gullible.
Why does Napoleon set the dogs on Boxer? There are moments when Boxer begins to challenge what he is being told by the pigs.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
"He was not of first rate intelligence"
"read as well as any pig"
"could read somewhat better than the dogs"
"If she could have spoken her thoughts"
"Four legs good, two legs bad"
"was best at writing"