Question

as winter drew on, mollie became more and more troublesome. she was late for work every morning and excused herself by saying that she had overslept, and she complained of mysterious pains, although her appetite was excellent. on every kind of pretext she would run away from work and go to the drinking pool, where she would stand foolishly gazing at her own reflection in the water. - animal farm, george orwell what satirical technique does orwell use in this passage? what hum ss does orwell use this technique to mock? ridicule parody reversal

Explanation:

• Satirical Technique: Ridicule is used as Orwell highlights Mollie's self - centered and lazy behavior (e.g., being late, faking pains, avoiding work) in an exaggerated way to make it seem foolish.
• Target of Mockery: Orwell mocks the self - indulgent and un - committed members of a group (in the context of Animal Farm, perhaps those who do not fully embrace the ideals of the revolution but still benefit from it).

Answer:

• What satirical technique does Orwell use in this passage? Ridicule
• What human vices does Orwell use this technique to mock? Self - indulgence and lack of commitment (or similar vices related to Mollie's behavior like laziness, selfishness)