This resource provides a high-quality Grade 9 model essay answering the question “How does Orwell present the corruption of power in Animal Farm?”, note designed for teaching and revision purposes, not student submission. The essay is accompanied by teacher-written annotations and examiner-style commentary, explicitly linking analysis to AQA assessment objectives (AO1, AO2 and AO3). It demonstrates how to construct a conceptual argument, integrate judicious quotations, and analyse language, structure and context effectively. Contextual knowledge is embedded naturally within the analysis, modelling best practice for GCSE responses without overwhelming the argument. The resource is ideal for helping students understand what top-band responses look like and how to achieve them independently.