Question

What is most likely Orwell's purpose for writing this passage?

to demonstrate that Snowball is more creative than Napoleon
to illustrate the power struggle that Napoleon will likely win
to reveal Napoleon's real feelings about plans for the windmill
to show the interest of the rest of the farm in Snowball’s windmill

Answer 1

to illustrate the power struggle that Napoleon will likely win

Orwell uses the debate about the windmill to show the rivalry between Snowball and Napoleon, foreshadowing Napoleon’s eventual consolidation of power (he opposes, then later seizes the windmill and takes credit). The other options are narrower and less central to the passage’s purpose.