Question

which statement best describes how boxer’s response supports the author’s purpose? boxer’s anger shows how the working class could be the leaders of a revolution. boxer’s defiance shows how the working class could not be swayed by propaganda. boxer’s acceptance shows how the working class could be manipulated by those in power. boxer’s agreement with squealer shows how the working class was equal to the upper class.

Explanation:

Boxer is a character from Animal Farm (a literary work) representing the working class. His blind loyalty and acceptance of the pigs' (ruling class) manipulation—e.g., trusting Squealer’s propaganda—illustrates Orwell’s critique of how the working class can be exploited by those in power. The other options misalign: Boxer shows no anger/defiance as a leader, nor does he resist propaganda or achieve equality with the upper class.

Answer:

Boxer’s acceptance shows how the working class could be manipulated by those in power.