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How does the characterization of Squealer support the author’s purpose?
Squealer's dramatic accusations draw parallels between him and Stalin’s propagandists.
Squealer's uncertainty shows that he is not a reliable ally of Napoleon and is ineffective with messaging.
Squealer's ability to get the animals to listen to him shows that any animal can rise to be a leader in time.
Squealer's humble interactions with the animals reflect the importance of equality and cooperation.
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Correct answer: Squealer's dramatic accusations draw parallels between him and Stalin’s propagandists.
Explanation: Orwell uses Squealer as the mouthpiece of Napoleon to show how propaganda works — he twists facts, rewrites history (blaming Snowball), uses fear and persuasive rhetoric, and justifies the pigs’ privileges. This mirrors Stalin-era propagandists (e.g., Pravda), demonstrating the author’s purpose to critique totalitarian manipulation. The other choices are inaccurate: Squealer is confident and effective (not uncertain), his role isn’t a message of social mobility, and his behavior undermines equality rather than reflecting it.
Explanation: Orwell uses Squealer as the mouthpiece of Napoleon to show how propaganda works — he twists facts, rewrites history (blaming Snowball), uses fear and persuasive rhetoric, and justifies the pigs’ privileges. This mirrors Stalin-era propagandists (e.g., Pravda), demonstrating the author’s purpose to critique totalitarian manipulation. The other choices are inaccurate: Squealer is confident and effective (not uncertain), his role isn’t a message of social mobility, and his behavior undermines equality rather than reflecting it.
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