Question

nd you, Clover, where are those four foals you bore, who should have been the support and pleasure of your old age? Each was sold at a year old—you will never see one of them again. In return for your four confinements and all your labour in the fields, what have you ever had except your bare rations and a stall?

–Animal Farm,
George Orwell

Which evidence from the text best supports the conclusion that Clover represents the exploited working class? Check all that apply.

“those four foals you bore”
“the support and pleasure of your old age”
“each was sold at a year old”
“all your labour in the fields”
“your bare rations and a stall”

Answer 1

All five. Each phrase supports Clover as part of the exploited working class:
- “those four foals you bore” (forced reproduction/childbearing burden)
- “the support and pleasure of your old age” (denied expected care)
- “each was sold at a year old” (commodified family members)
- “all your labour in the fields” (heavy labor)
- “your bare rations and a stall” (meager compensation and living conditions)