Question
Based on the historical context of the Great Purge, what is the best explanation of Orwell’s purpose in writing Animal Farm?
He wanted to start a campaign against cruelty toward animals.
He wanted to show that animals are not as smart as human beings.
He wanted to show that class divisions exist in all types of societies.
He wanted to expose violent tactics used by oppressive governments.
He wanted to start a campaign against cruelty toward animals.
He wanted to show that animals are not as smart as human beings.
He wanted to show that class divisions exist in all types of societies.
He wanted to expose violent tactics used by oppressive governments.
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The best explanation of Orwell’s purpose in writing *Animal Farm* is that **he wanted to expose violent tactics used by oppressive governments**.
In *Animal Farm*, Orwell uses allegory to critique the events surrounding the Russian Revolution and the subsequent rise of Stalinism, highlighting how revolutionary ideals can be corrupted by those in power. The violent tactics, manipulation, and betrayal of the initial revolutionary goals by the ruling pigs serve as a commentary on the oppressive methods employed by totalitarian regimes to maintain control.
In *Animal Farm*, Orwell uses allegory to critique the events surrounding the Russian Revolution and the subsequent rise of Stalinism, highlighting how revolutionary ideals can be corrupted by those in power. The violent tactics, manipulation, and betrayal of the initial revolutionary goals by the ruling pigs serve as a commentary on the oppressive methods employed by totalitarian regimes to maintain control.