Allegory in Animal Farm (Chapters 1 and 2)

Now that you have learned about the historical and cultural background of Animal Farm, it is time to start the novel. In this topic, you will read the first two chapters of Animal Farm. In addition, you will also learn about a new literary concept - the allegory. An allegory is a story in which the plot, characters, and other elements represent something else to teach some sort of lesson or communicate a message. As you begin to read Animal Farm, try to take note of how the novel could be an allegory.

Essential Question

• What is an allegory?
• How is Animal Farm by George Orwell an allegory?