Question

it was about this time that the pigs suddenly moved into the farmhouse and took up their residence there. again the animals seemed to remember that a resolution against this had been passed in the early days, and again squealer was able to convince them that this was not the case. it was absolutely necessary, he said, that the pigs, who were the brains of the farm, should have a quiet place to work in. it was also more suited to the dignity of the leader (for of late he had taken to speaking of napoleon under the title of \leader\) to live in a house than in a mere sty. nevertheless, some of the animals were disturbed when they heard that the pigs not only took their meals in the kitchen and used the drawing - room as a recreation room, but also slept in the beds. boxer passed it off as usual with
apoleon is always right!\, but clover, who thought she remembered a definite ruling against beds, went to the end of the barn and tried to puzzle out the seven commandments which
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:

In the text, Boxer accepts the pigs' actions (moving into the farmhouse, sleeping in beds) by saying "Napoleon is always right," even when some animals are disturbed. This shows the working - class (represented by Boxer) being manipulated by those in power (the pigs, especially Napoleon). The first option is wrong as Boxer isn't leading a revolution. The second is wrong because Boxer is swayed, not defiant. The fourth is wrong as it misrepresents the class dynamic; the working class here is submissive, not equal.

Answer:

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