Four Legs Good. Two Legs Bad.

Let’s take a walk together on George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” and decode this fascinating allegory. The novella is only 88 pages long, yet it is a timeless study in herd mentality, the power of words and language, what happens when you don’t speak up, good intentions gone bad and so much more. Let’s dig into this barnyard revolution and explore why Orwell’s messages still matter. There is going to be a lot of opportunity for class participation or you can just sit back and soak it all in. Just bring your curiosity. I promise you’ll come away seeing things as you haven’t seen them before or at least in a different light. See you in class!

Vince Burks worked for Amica Insurance for 37 and a half years holding various positions including Director of Training and Communications Director. He is a huge fan of George Orwell and “Animal Farm” and has spent much time studying both the author and his “revolutionary” piece of literature. Vince holds a B.A. in Communications with a minor in Business Administration from Lynchburg University. He is a member of the National Speakers Association and an active participant in The Moth Storytelling events, which you may be familiar with if you’re a fan of NPR.