Question

How does Clover’s response support the author’s purpose? Check all that apply.

She feels great despair, like many people in the Soviet Union.
She was wrong to think that the strong would protect the weak.
She is pleased with the changes on the farm, although life is not perfect.
She is correct in thinking that taking over the farm has solved all their problems.
She is similar to peasants who thought that the rebellion would create a better world.

Answer 1

Selections: 1, 2, 5.

- 1 (She feels great despair, like many people in the Soviet Union): Clover’s sorrow and helplessness mirror the disillusionment of ordinary citizens under Stalin, supporting Orwell’s critique of the Revolution’s outcome.
- 2 (She was wrong to think that the strong would protect the weak): Clover’s trust in the leaders is betrayed by the pigs’ abuse of power, showing that the “strong” do not defend the weak as promised.
- 5 (She is similar to peasants who thought that the rebellion would create a better world): Clover’s hope turned to disappointment parallels the peasants’ naïve faith that the rebellion would bring justice and equality.