2. What is the most likely reason Orwell uses "beast" to describe the elephant?
A. Orwell wants to convey that the elephant could still be used to help the villagers.
B. Orwell wants to convey that the elephant has been terribly mistreated by the mahout.
C. After personifying the elephant, Orwell is telling the reader that it is still evil.
OD. After personifying the elephant, Orwell is reminding the reader that it is still an animal.