English Literature GCSE
Revolution and its aftermath
What Revolution and its aftermath means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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The plot moves from the animals' rebellion against Mr Jones through the windmill conflicts to the pigs' final gathering with humans.
Topics that use Revolution and its aftermath
- Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature - Set Texts: Post-1914 British play or novel (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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