Outline For Orwell
I: General Introduction
II: Biography
III: George Orwell is distinguished as one of the most influential writers to the English Culture in the 20th century. Notorious for having written satirical fiction and societal criticism, Orwell is best known for his works of Animal Farm (1945) and 1984 (1949). Within his novels Orwell echoes the presence of a struggle for freedom in a society that refuses it, the similarities of the characters, and a reoccurring theme of a fear of corruption of power.
(Insert brief summary of each book.)
IV: The struggle for freedom in a society that refuses it A: Supporting Ideas B: Supporting Quotes from AF C: Supporting Quotes from 1984 V: Similarities between the Characters: (Napoleon to Big Brother, Squealer to Winston, and Boxer to Parson) SI1: Napoleon-Big Brother: After their power is absolute, both Big Brother and Napoleon unveil the qualities of a despotic ruler. Similar to Big Brother, Napolean is a furtive plotter who works behind the scenes rather than overtly. Napolean and Big Brother both work continually to undermine and jeopardize their rivals, whether it be by removing Snowball or abolishing Rutherford. Both place emphasis on elaborate ceremonies and parades to prevent their prisoners from thinking about their schemes. SI2: Squealer-Winston: In the service of their ruler, Squealer and Winston both revise history. Winston's task at the Ministry of Truth is to alter the past to suit the present. Squealer's duty is to amend the Seven Commandments also to suit the present. SI3: Boxer-Parson
VI: Redundant theme of the fear of corruption of power
SI1: Animal Farm: Napoleon was now never spoken of simply as "Napoleon." He was always referred to in formal style as "our Leader, Comrade Napoleon," and this pigs liked to invent for him such titles as Father of All Animals, Terror of Mankind, Protector of the Sheep-fold, Ducklings' Friend, and the like.
SI2: 1984 SQA1: Animal Farm: “All animals
II: Biography
III: George Orwell is distinguished as one of the most influential writers to the English Culture in the 20th century. Notorious for having written satirical fiction and societal criticism, Orwell is best known for his works of Animal Farm (1945) and 1984 (1949). Within his novels Orwell echoes the presence of a struggle for freedom in a society that refuses it, the similarities of the characters, and a reoccurring theme of a fear of corruption of power.
(Insert brief summary of each book.)
IV: The struggle for freedom in a society that refuses it A: Supporting Ideas B: Supporting Quotes from AF C: Supporting Quotes from 1984 V: Similarities between the Characters: (Napoleon to Big Brother, Squealer to Winston, and Boxer to Parson) SI1: Napoleon-Big Brother: After their power is absolute, both Big Brother and Napoleon unveil the qualities of a despotic ruler. Similar to Big Brother, Napolean is a furtive plotter who works behind the scenes rather than overtly. Napolean and Big Brother both work continually to undermine and jeopardize their rivals, whether it be by removing Snowball or abolishing Rutherford. Both place emphasis on elaborate ceremonies and parades to prevent their prisoners from thinking about their schemes. SI2: Squealer-Winston: In the service of their ruler, Squealer and Winston both revise history. Winston's task at the Ministry of Truth is to alter the past to suit the present. Squealer's duty is to amend the Seven Commandments also to suit the present. SI3: Boxer-Parson
VI: Redundant theme of the fear of corruption of power
SI1: Animal Farm: Napoleon was now never spoken of simply as "Napoleon." He was always referred to in formal style as "our Leader, Comrade Napoleon," and this pigs liked to invent for him such titles as Father of All Animals, Terror of Mankind, Protector of the Sheep-fold, Ducklings' Friend, and the like.
SI2: 1984 SQA1: Animal Farm: “All animals