Why does captain smollett raise and refuse to lower the union jack flag when he and his men take over the stockade?

a.
the flag represents law, honor, and loyalty.

b.
the flag is a symbol of smollett's religious beliefs and faith.

c.
the flag is a signal to passing ships that the men need .

d.
the flag will prevent the pirates from attacking the stockade.

animal farm, written by george orwell, is a representation of russia after the revolution that led stalin to take over power.

in this excerpt, the central idea seems to be that the animals (a representation of society), when they believe to be working for a greater good and equality, are obedient and productive. they were convinced that, after expelling the owner (jones) from the farm, they would live in harmony and be fairly treated.

as we know, the pigs become the leaders and grow more selfish and dictatorial with time. in the end, they look and act in a way so similar to humans that it is impossible to tell the difference. the ideals of equality are shattered, and the farm turns out to be worse than it was before. the animals are manipulated with false propaganda and forced to work in order to enrich the pigs.

b. both have yearned to escape the environment they experienced as a child.

answer: sure

explanation: i'd love to know everything but that burden is too much to bare.

the answer is d

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