Read the excerpt from chapter 10 of Animal Farm.

Question

He did not believe, he said, that any of the old suspicions still lingered, but certain changes had been made recently in the routine of the farm which should have the effect of promoting confidence still further. Hitherto the animals on the farm had had a rather foolish custom of addressing one another as "Comrade." This was to be suppressed. There had also been a very strange custom, whose origin was unknown, of marching every Sunday morning past a boar's skull which was nailed to a post in the garden. This, too, would be suppressed, and the skull had already been buried. His visitors might have observed, too, the green flag which flew from the masthead. If so, they would perhaps have noted that the white hoof and horn with which it had previously been marked had now been removed. It would be a plain green flag from now onwards.

Which statement best describes how the passage illustrates a satirical reversal?

It shows how the original principles of Animal Farm have adapted naturally with the times.
It shows how the animals have decided together that their rebellion was misguided.
It shows how angry the animals have become with the way the farm is organized.
It shows how the original principles and rituals of Animal Farm have been completely suppressed.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes how the passage illustrates a satirical reversal is:

It shows how the original principles and rituals of Animal Farm have been completely suppressed.

This passage highlights how the changes implemented reflect a departure from the original ideals of equality and camaraderie among the animals, as evident in the suppression of the term "Comrade" and the removal of the boar's skull, which symbolizes the revolutionary past. The plain green flag further signifies a rejection of the original revolutionary symbols, indicating a reversal of the farm's founding principles.