JAMB Literature in English 1984 Question 25

Question 25

Set Text: Animal Farm

'All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.' In the context of Animal Farm this statement means that equality

  1. A.is possible only under socialism
  2. B.is possible only under capitalism
  3. C.is not desirable
  4. D.was possible only in the past
  5. E.is desirable but impossible.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (is desirable but impossible.)

Explanation

The animals wanted equality, but power-hungry leaders always make themselves "more equal".