Name: _________________________________________ Period: _________ Date: ___________
Animal Farm: Character Analysis
Objective: Students will be able to analyze a character from the novel Animal Farm using textual
evidence and concrete original symbols.
Character Assigned: _______________________________________________
1.
Character Analysis –
*Pre-writing: Complete a Frayer map on the character. You will need to write direct quotes, so
you need your book.
*Analysis Writing: You will choose one of the characteristics from the map to write out in a
formal quote sandwich. First, introduce the characteristic and set up the quote. Second, use a
direct quote in proper MLA citation. The quote must relate to and represent the characteristic.
Third, analyze how this characteristic also relates to the historical figure/idea that the character
represents in the Russian Revolution allegory.
2.
Visual/Symbol: Now, choose a concrete object that represents/symbolizes the characteristic
you have analyzed. Do not use concrete objects for the literal meaning, for example a pig
figurine to represent Napoleon. This object must be brought in to class the day the assignment is
due for an “Artifact Walk”. You must add a paragraph under your quote sandwich that explains
your symbol, what it represents and how it connects to the character.
3.
Artifact Walk/Presentation – Display your written analysis in a gallery-like way on
cardstock that will be placed under your concrete symbol. Be sure to give your Artifact and
Analysis a creative title. Keep your artifact display clean and neat, and be sure your name is on
the front. You will only need your display for one day and are required to take it home after the
class has had a gallery walk.
4. Due Date: Thursday by 10 pm on Turnitin.com/ Gallery print-out and artifact due in
class Friday
*The writing portion of your assignment is to be turned in to turnitin.com by the due
date no later than 10 pm. The document on turnitin.com will be the only writing graded.
No hard copy will be accepted.
In the space below draw a diagram of a sample Artifact and Analysis presentation:
The Rubric is on the back. 
Rubric:
1. Character Map: Frayer model completed with relevant evidence.
__________/5
2. Artifact Presentation/Symbol: Gallery-like presentation/display and a relevant and non-literal
concrete object on the day of the “Gallery walk”.
__________/10
3. Character Analysis: A thorough and well-written analysis that includes:
A. introduction describing the characteristic and character that sets up the quote
B. a quote in proper MLA citation that supports the characteristic (can be an action, description
or dialogue)
C. an analysis of the quote that connects the characteristic to the historical figure/idea that the
character represents in the allegory
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4. Conventions of Analytical Writing:
You MUST include the following:
*Literary present tense
*MLA format/citation Ex. (Orwell 34).
*correct spelling and punctuation
*Active Voice (check your verbs to be sure that the subject is performing the action,
and verbs are action not linking)
You MUST AVOID the following:
*past tense
*contractions (can’t, won’t)
*incorrect or missing MLA format
*personal pronouns (I, you)
*passive voice
*spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
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TOTAL _____________/40