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Read the passage from chapter 7 of 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. These scenes of terror and slaughter were not what they had looked forward to on that night when old Major first stirred them to rebellion. If she herself had had any picture of the future, it had been of a society of animals set free from hunger and the whip, all equal, each working according to his capacity, the strong protecting the weak, as she had protected the lost brood of ducklings with her foreleg on the night of Major's speech. Instead—she did not know why—they had come to a time when no one dared speak his mind, when fierce, growling dogs roamed everywhere, and when you had to watch your comrades torn to pieces after confessing to shocking crimes.

Which details best support the idea that the farm is a symbol for Russia under the rule of the Communist Party? Select two options.

“as Clover looked down the hillside”
“these scenes of terror and slaughter”
“if she herself had had any picture of the future”
“had protected the lost brood of ducklings”
“come to a time when no one dared speak his mind”

1 answer

The two options that best support the idea that the farm is a symbol for Russia under the rule of the Communist Party are:

  1. “these scenes of terror and slaughter” - This detail highlights the violence and oppression experienced during the totalitarian regime, reflecting the purges and brutal tactics used by the Communist Party to maintain control.

  2. “come to a time when no one dared speak his mind” - This detail emphasizes the suppression of free speech and the climate of fear that characterized life in the Soviet Union, where dissent against the government was often met with severe consequences.

These elements mirror the historical realities of Russia under Communist rule, showcasing the disillusionment of the animals with their leadership, much like the disillusionment of the Russian populace.