Question

read the passage from animal farm. within a few weeks snowballs plans for the windmill were fully worked out. the mechanical details came mostly from three books which had belonged to mr. jones—\one thousand useful things to do about the house,\ \every man his own bricklayer,\ and \electricity for beginners.\ snowball used as his study a shed which had once been used for incubators and had a smooth wooden floor, suitable for drawing on. he was closeted there for hours at a time. with his books held open by a stone, and with a piece of chalk gripped between the knuckles of his trotter, he would move rapidly to and fro, drawing in line after line and uttering little whimpers of excitement. gradually the plans grew into a complicated mass of cranks and cog - wheels, covering more than half the floor, which the other animals found completely unintelligible but very impressive. all of them came to look at what is most likely orwells purpose for writing this passage? ○ to demonstrate that snowball is more creative than napoleon ○ to illustrate the power struggle that napoleon will likely win ○ to reveal napoleons real feelings about plans for the windmill ○ to show the interest of the rest of the farm in snowballs windmill

Explanation:

To determine Orwell's purpose, analyze each option:

• Option 1: The passage focuses on Snowball’s planning, not a direct comparison of creativity with Napoleon. Eliminate.
• Option 2: In Animal Farm, Snowball’s detailed, idealistic plans (like the windmill) contrast with Napoleon’s later power - grabbing. This passage sets up Snowball’s vision, hinting at the upcoming power struggle Napoleon will win (by eliminating Snowball). This aligns with the novel’s theme of power dynamics.
• Option 3: The passage does not reveal Napoleon’s feelings about the windmill (Napoleon’s stance is shown later, not here). Eliminate.
• Option 4: The animals find the plans “unintelligible” and are only impressed, not actively interested in the windmill’s details. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. to illustrate the power struggle that Napoleon will likely win