Which of the following inferences best explains why Mollie can’t look Clover in the face when confronted about her contact with the farmer?

Responses

Mollie is innocent and she is angry at Clover for accusing her.
Mollie is innocent and she is angry at Clover for accusing her.

Mollie is frightened by the pigs’ plans, and she wants to run away and return to human care.
Mollie is frightened by the pigs’ plans, and she wants to run away and return to human care.

Mollie is plotting with the farmer to take over Animal Farm.
Mollie is plotting with the farmer to take over Animal Farm.

Mollie is ashamed of herself for letting the man pet her and give her gifts.

1 answer

The inference that best explains why Mollie can’t look Clover in the face when confronted about her contact with the farmer is:

Mollie is ashamed of herself for letting the man pet her and give her gifts.

This explanation suggests that Mollie feels guilty about her actions and is unable to face Clover because she knows she has not upheld the values of the rebellion.