Based on the passage, which does the phrase "face the music" mean? 0 1. express anger and disappointment
2. make up excuses for something
03. deal with the consequences
04. speak sweetly to someone

03. deal with the consequences

in this passage from "animal farm", by george orwell, the statement that best explains how boxer's response supports the author's purpose in writing an allegory is option b) orwell uses boxer's decision to avoid more carnage by working hard to show how the working class was manipulated. boxer and the other animals feel they are responsible for their carnage because napoleon uses propaganda to manipulate the animals of the farm.

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why does the crew join ahab's quest without hesitation?