Within a few weeks Snowball's plans for the windmill were fully worked out. The mechanical details came mostly from three books which had belonged to Mr. Jones. . . . Snowball used as his study a shed which had once been used for incubators and had a smooth wooden floor, suitable for drawing on. He was closeted there for hours at a time. With his books held open by a stone, and with a piece of chalk gripped between the knuckles of his trotter, he would move rapidly to and fro, drawing in line after line and uttering little whimpers of excitement. Gradually the plans grew into a complicated mass of cranks and cog-wheels, covering more than half the floor, which the other animals found completely unintelligible but very impressive.

Question

–Animal Farm,
George Orwell

Which statement best explains how the pacing reveals character in this passage?

The slow pace reveals Snowball’s plans to overthrow Napoleon.
The fast pace helps readers understand how Snowball differs from Napoleon.
The fast pace builds suspense about what may or may not happen to Snowball.
The slow pace establishes Snowball’s intelligence by showing his work process.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains how the pacing reveals character in this passage is:

The slow pace establishes Snowball’s intelligence by showing his work process.

The detailed description of Snowball's careful and methodical planning, along with his intense focus and excitement, highlights his intellectual capabilities and dedication to the project, portraying him as a thoughtful and intelligent character.