Question

How does Clover’s response support the author’s purpose? Select three options.

Orwell shows that, like the people of the Soviet Union, Clover experiences deep sadness about the violence.
Orwell shows that Clover had hopes similar to those of Soviet peasants—that life would eventually improve.
Orwell shows that Clover discovers she is mistaken in believing that the powerful would protect the weak.
Orwell shows that Clover correctly believes that the rebellion and the takeover of the farm solved the animals' difficulties.
Orwell shows that Clover believes that all of the changes on the farm have been positive changes for the animals.

Answer 1

Selected options: 1, 2, and 3.

Brief explanations:
- (1) Clover’s sadness at the violence mirrors Orwell’s intention to show the emotional toll of the revolution on ordinary, loyal animals (like Soviet citizens).
- (2) Clover’s initial hopes that life would improve reflect the peasants’ early expectations for a better future after the uprising.
- (3) Clover’s growing disillusionment with the pigs demonstrates that she (and by extension the animals) were mistaken to trust the powerful to protect the weak, supporting Orwell’s critique of revolutionary betrayal.