Orwell's purpose for writing this passage is most likely to represent misled followers and their dashed hopes for better lives. Clover’s tears and her reflection on how the outcome of their struggles deviates from their original goals highlight the disappointment and disillusionment that many of the animals, who fought for a better future, experience as the reality of their situation sets in. This underscores the theme of betrayal and the failure of the revolution to fulfill its promises.
Read the passage from Animal Farm.
As Clover looked down the hillside her eyes filled with tears. If she could have spoken her thoughts, it would have been to say that this was not what they had aimed at when they had set themselves years ago to work for the overthrow of the human race.
What was most likely Orwell’s purpose for writing this passage?
to show that Clover is more sensitive to violence than the others
to remind readers of Major's speech and the original rebellion
to present Napoleon as a cruel leader unworthy of the animals’ support
to represent misled followers and their dashed hopes for better lives
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