Orwell’s choice to create a satire and allegory in "Animal Farm" supports his purpose for writing in several ways. Here are the applicable points:
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It mocks Soviet leaders by using pigs to represent their behavior. - This is true, as the pigs represent key figures in the Soviet regime, and their actions mirror those of real leaders, illustrating the hypocrisy and corruption of power.
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It creates a way for Orwell to expose a political system indirectly. - This is also true. By using allegory, Orwell can comment on the political system of his time without directly attacking it, allowing for broader reflection and critique.
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It reveals the corruption of power through the actions of the pigs. - This point is valid as well, as the evolution of the pigs from revolutionary leaders to oppressive tyrants showcases how power can corrupt and lead to tyranny.
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It shows the influence of propaganda by having the animals believe anything they are told. - This is correct, as the pigs (specifically Squealer) manipulate language and information, demonstrating how propaganda can be used to control and deceive the populace.
The statement about accessing the private thoughts of each character does not fully align with the nature of the narrative style in "Animal Farm," which primarily focuses on external actions and dialogues rather than internal monologues of the characters.
So, the applicable choices would be:
- It mocks Soviet leaders by using pigs to represent their behavior.
- It creates a way for Orwell to expose a political system indirectly.
- It reveals the corruption of power through the actions of the pigs.
- It shows the influence of propaganda by having the animals believe anything they are told.
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