Which details support the central idea that people in power use lies and deceit to control others? Check all that apply.

B, D, and E show the pigs using persuasive claims to disguise their self-interest and control the other animals. In B, the pig denies that the pigs are acting selfishly, while D claims they are watching over everyone’s welfare. E then presents the pigs’ taking the milk and apples as something they do for the other animals’ sake. “Comrades!” in A is only a form of address, and C identifies the pigs as “brainworkers” without itself showing the same deceptive justification.

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