Question

How does the use of propaganda in this passage support the theme of Animal Farm?

Rumors are spread about Frederick to keep the animals from leaving the farm to join his.
Lies about Frederick’s farm are told to enrage the animals and inspire them to work harder.
Stories are told about Frederick’s farm to help the animals appreciate how good they have it.
Frederick’s violence is exaggerated to promote distrust of humans and faith in their leader.

Answer 1

Using rumors, lies, stories, and exaggerations to deceive the other animals supports the theme of the story of corruption in the government. An honest government is not going to try to lie and trick their people. In Animal Farm, the leaders are corrupted and trick their people instead of telling them the truth.

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Answer 2

Frederick’s violence is exaggerated to promote distrust of humans and faith in their leader is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Animal Farm is a novel written by English author George Orwell; it narrates the story of a group of animals that takes control over a farm led by the pigs. The excerpt belongs to the part before the rebellion and the effects of propaganda can be seen when the narrator mentions that "the animals blood boiled in rage" after listening the stories about Frederick and his violence towards other animals and how this helped Comrade Napoleon, so the last option is correct.