Ask the class to write an essay about the chain of command regarding with the book's main characters. Instruct each student to describe, in the same essay, how they think each main character either gained more power or became more downtrodden. Ask the students to describe who they think is the happiest and unhappiest animal on the farm, and why.
Assign the students an essay about which character in "Animal Farm" they think would make the best leader. Also ask the students to give their opinions about the qualities which are required to make a good leader, and to list some of the characters in the book who have leadership potential based on this assessment.
Explan the reasons why the unity of the animals isn't maintained. Ask the students to write about what the most important aspects of maintaining harmony are in a group of widely differing personalities. Have them name which animal has the best unifying influence on the other animals, and why.
Instruct the students to write about the relationship, in the book, between Napoleon and Snowball. The students should also explain why the relationship soured. Encourage the class to explore the possibilities of how Napoleon and Snowball could have worked together for the greater good of all the animals.
Ask the class to examine the seven laws laid down by the animals when the farm is first established. Ask the students to write down what they think is the most important rule, and which they think are unrealistic idealism.