Propaganda in Animal Farm (Chapters 5 and 6)

Propaganda is the use of misleading information to promote an idea or person. You may have seen propaganda used in advertisements, from special-interest groups, or even during political campaigns. You have already seen the pigs use propaganda during their takeover of the farm. In this topic, you will learn more about the different types of propaganda. In addition, you will examine evidence of propaganda in the novel.

Essential Questions

• What is propaganda?
• How do the pigs use propaganda to manipulate the other animals in Animal Farm?