At the last moment Mollie, the foolish, pretty white mare who drew Mr. Jones's trap, came mincing daintily in, chewing at a lump of sugar. She took a place near the front and began flirting her white mane, hoping to draw attention to the red ribbons it was plaited with. Which statement best describes the character of Mollie in this passage? Mollie appears to be vain and materialistic. Mollie is a likable horse who fits in well with the others. Mollie appears to be clumsy and insecure. Mollie is remarkable because she is a strong leader.

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Phoenix Roberts

1 September, 16:04

At the last moment Mollie, the foolish, pretty white mare who drew Mr. Jones's trap, came mincing daintily in, chewing at a lump of sugar. She took a place near the front and began flirting her white mane, hoping to draw attention to the red ribbons it was plaited with. Which statement best describes the character of Mollie in this passage? Mollie appears to be vain and materialistic. Mollie is a likable horse who fits in well with the others. Mollie appears to be clumsy and insecure. Mollie is remarkable because she is a strong leader.

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Elsa Foster · Answer 1

A.) Mollie appears to be vain and materialistic.

Savanna Mercer · Answer 2

Because Mollie likes to be in the centre of attention, she comes into the barn fashionably late, in order to make all the animals look at her. Most people get the impression that pretty people are often shallow, and Orwell uses this stereotype to describe Mollie.