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eng lang lit animalfarm+persepolis Flashcards

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Author+style

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AF: George Orwell, novel
P: Marjane Satrapi, comic book

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Themes

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AF: Corruption, Russian Revolution, abuse of power, oppression
P: Iranian Revolution

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Narration style

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AF: 3rd person
P: 1st person, Marji narrates

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Genre

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AF:
P:

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similairity

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Both narrate a revolution in their own way
Corruption

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Short Summary AF

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Short Summary P

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Characters (AF)

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Napoleon: Leader and oppressor of other animals (Putin)
Snowball: Challenges Napoleon, exiled, and trusted by the other animals (society) (Leon Trosky)
Boxer: Dedicated, loyal, labour. Death represents “Must work harder” “Napoleons always right” (Working class)
Squealer: Manipulates other animals, propaganda. Twists truth. All with aim of remaining in control/power. (propaganda)

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Quote AF
4 legs good 2 legs bad (better)

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Snowballs condensation of the 7 commandments, so all animals understand. meant to encourage and unite animals.
Turns into propaganda and a way to make pigs superior.

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Quote AF
Beasts of England

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Old Major, meant to encourage and unite animals. optimism, keep spirit
Napoleon bans songs, to discourage animals, fears the power of the song

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Compare

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Contrast

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AF terminology

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P terminology

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Socio-historical and literary movements in relation to AF and P

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Charachters P

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Marji: main characters, narrator, protagonist. Independent and sensitive. Brave and Confident, speaks her mind and rebel.
Annosh: Similar to Marji in idealism and justice. His death represents the disillusionment iranians felt under the islamic regime
Ebi: Father, Succesful, democratic and hates islamic regime. Stays in Iran for fear of loosing social status
Taji: Mother, independent and fierce. Worries about the effects the war has on Marji
Grandmother: Passes her wisdom on to Marji, makes her feel comfortable. Represents endurance of Iranians

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