WAEC Literature in English 2000 Theory question 205

Theory question 205

Set Text: Animal Farm

Literature 3, Section B: Non-African Prose. George Orwell: Animal Farm
Discuss three vices or weaknesses in human society that Orwell satirizes in Animal Farm.

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Model answer

Abuse of power/dictatorship (Napoleon).
Propaganda and lies (Squealer).
Greed and privilege of rulers (pigs take milk, apples, beds, whisky).
Ignorance and gullibility of the masses (sheep, Boxer).
Betrayal of revolutionary ideals; corruption of leaders.
Three vices fully illustrated.

Explanation

Choose three and illustrate each.