Question

how does orwells characterization of mr. pilkington support his purpose? orwell uses mr. pilkingtons speech to represent a modern way of farming that includes having farms run by animals. orwell draws parallels between mr. pilkington and the other farmers in town to show how dictatorial practices can be spread. orwell uses mr. pilkington to represent a new understanding between humans and animals that is beneficial for both. orwell draws parallels between mr. pilkington and leaders of countries who overlooked stalins poor treatment of his people.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect as Mr. Pilkington is a human farmer, not representing farms run by animals.
• The second option is incorrect as the parallel with other farmers doesn't focus on spreading dictatorial practices in the relevant context of "Animal Farm" and Orwell's purpose (commentary on totalitarianism and international responses).
• The third option is incorrect as Mr. Pilkington's relationship with the animals is not about a beneficial understanding; he interacts with the pig leaders (representing totalitarian figures) in a way that aligns with ignoring oppressive practices.
• The fourth option (the last, partially visible one) is correct. In "Animal Farm", Mr. Pilkington represents Western leaders (like those who overlooked Stalin's atrocities) who, similar to how he interacts with the pig - run farm (representing Stalinist - like totalitarianism), overlooked or tolerated oppressive regimes for their own interests, which supports Orwell's purpose of critiquing such international inaction and totalitarianism.

Answer:

Orwell draws parallels between Mr. Pilkington and leaders of countries who overlooked Stalin's poor treatment of his people.