Which of the following statements best explains the author’s purpose for beginning the book with a description of the farmer, Mr. Jones? TN.9-10.RL.KID.1

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The author wants the reader to feel sympathy for Mr. Jones because he is a poor farmer who loses everything to the animal rebellion
The author wants the reader to feel sympathy for Mr. Jones because he is a poor farmer who loses everything to the animal rebellion

Mr. Jones is the book’s protagonist, so the author begins the book by describing his role on the farm in relation to the animals
Mr. Jones is the book’s protagonist, so the author begins the book by describing his role on the farm in relation to the animals

The author is setting up the conflict between the animals and Mr. Jones by showing the farmer’s drunk and negligent behavior
The author is setting up the conflict between the animals and Mr. Jones by showing the farmer’s drunk and negligent behavior

The author describes the relationship between Mr. Jones and his animals to show the reader why Major argues against the other farm animals’ plans for rebellion

Answer 1

The statement that best explains the author’s purpose for beginning the book with a description of the farmer, Mr. Jones, is:

The author is setting up the conflict between the animals and Mr. Jones by showing the farmer’s drunk and negligent behavior.

This choice highlights the themes of neglect and poor leadership, which contribute to the brewing conflict that leads to the animals' rebellion.