Question

Can anyone help me with The Animal Farm, Part 6: Authors Purpose on edg?

Read the passage from Animal Farm.
"Our Leader, Comrade Napoleon," announced Squealer, speaking very slowly and firmly, "has stated categorically—categorically, comrade—that Snowball was Jones's agent from the very beginning—yes, and from long before the Rebellion was ever thought of."
"Ah, that is different!" said Boxer. "If Comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right."
"That is the true spirit, comrade!" cried Squealer, but it was noticed he cast a very ugly look at Boxer with his little twinkling eyes. He turned to go, then paused and added impressively: "I warn every animal on this farm to keep his eyes very wide open. For we have reason to think that some of Snowball's secret agents are lurking among us at this moment!"

Which statement best explains how Orwell uses Boxer's response to support his purpose?
- He uses Boxer's response to show the importance and power of free speech.
- He uses Boxer's response to show that propaganda is not always effective.
- He uses Boxer's response to show how dictators control what others perceive to be true.
- He uses Boxer's response to show that total obedience will always be rewarded.

Answer 1

Answer:He uses Boxer's response to show how dictators control what others perceive to be true.

Explanation: C

Answer 2

A: There is nothing free about Animal Farm. That is the whole point. Everything is recorded and used. A is wrong.

B: Boxer's response is very effective. Squealer is now in a position of power. Boxer would have been wise to say nothing, or act dumb (which he's done). B is not the best answer. Let's go on.

C: I think this is the best answer. Squealer is now on his guard. He says one thing that sounds like acceptance, but records another.

D. The point is that obedience is not enough. You have to be part of the inner circle of power and even then, you are not totally trusted. I think if you were writing an essay B and D could certainly be defended and commented upon, but your actual answer is still going to be C

C answer