Question

Which detail from the text best demonstrates the effect of totalitarianism on the animals? "Progress was made in the dry frosty weather that followed." "It had been decided to build the walls three feet thick." "They were always cold, and usually hungry as well." "For a long time the quarry was full of snowdrifts and nothing could be done."

Answer 1

Answer:C

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The detail from the text that best demonstrates the effect of totalitarianism on the animals is:

C) "They were always cold, and usually hungry as well."

Explanation:

The options were taken from George Orwell's allegorical novella "Animal Farm". In the story, the animals of Manor Farm kick out their human owner and try to found a new society, based on equality and justice for all animals. The pigs, being the most intelligent among them all, take over as the new leaders. However, they soon realize being in power is comfortable and advantageous, not taking long to start behaving like humans. A totalitarian regime is quickly imposed. The animals are no longer equal, they cannot voice their opinions and needs anymore. The pigs establish a dictatorship based on their own interests, exploiting the other animals, which are now supposed to work themselves to death all the while being underfed and cold. That's why the detail that best demonstrates the effect of totalitarianism on the animals is:

C) "They were always cold, and usually hungry as well."