Read the passage from Animal Farm. As Clover looked down the hillside her eyes filled with tears. If she could have spoken her thoughts, it would have been to say that this was not what they had aimed at when they had set themselves years ago to work for the overthrow of the human race. What was most likely Orwell’s purpose for writing this passage?
Answer
A
to represent misled followers and their dashed hopes for better lives
B
to present Napoleon as a cruel leader unworthy of the animals’ support
C
to remind readers of Major's speech and the original rebellion
D
to show that Clover is more sensitive to violence than the others
Explanation
Clover’s tears and her thought that events were not what the animals had aimed for show that their hopes for a better life have been disappointed. Orwell uses her reaction to represent followers who were misled and whose revolutionary ideals were betrayed. Choice B best captures that purpose; the passage is about more than Clover’s personal sensitivity or a reminder of the rebellion.
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