Question

"Animal Farm" When Boxer says, "I will work harder," what argumentative technique does Orwell use through this character's narrative arc?
Rebuttal, directly opposing Napoleon's claims.
Logos, appealing to logic and reason.
Ethos, showing Boxer's credibility as a loyal worker.
Pathos, appealing to readers' emotions to expose exploitation.

Answer 1

Pathos — Orwell uses Boxer's repeated "I will work harder" to evoke readers' sympathy and outrage, highlighting the emotional exploitation of the loyal working class. (Boxer's apparent credibility as a devoted worker supports the emotional impact, but the primary technique is an emotional appeal.)