Boxer

• Who is Boxer in Animal Farm?

  • A horse
  • A tragic hero
  • Hard worker, strong, loyal, and caring
  • Fights bravely against humans
• How does Boxer demonstrate his loyalty?

  He blames himself for problems and vows to work harder
• What are Boxer's favorite sayings?

  'Napoleon is always right' and 'I will work harder'
• What does Boxer represent in the context of the story?

  He represents the peasant workers of Russia
• How do the pigs take advantage of Boxer?

  They work him until he collapses and then sell him
• What does Boxer's physical description convey about him?

  It shows his great strength and hard work
• How does Boxer express his limited intelligence?

  He struggles to express himself and marshal his thoughts
• What does Orwell use Boxer to illustrate?

  The consequences of lacking education and critical thinking
• What social and historical context does Boxer represent?

  • Exploitation of peasant workers in Russia
  • Tsar Nicholas II's rule from 1894 to 1917
  • The 1917 Revolution aimed to improve workers' conditions
  • Resulted in more hardship under Stalin
• What does Boxer's quote "If Comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right" signify?

  His inability to think for himself and trust in the pigs
• Why does Boxer not lead a rebellion against the pigs?

  He is too trusting and lacks the intelligence to question them
• What does Boxer's motto "I will work harder" reflect about his character?

  His dedication and willingness to sacrifice for the pigs
• How does Boxer's character contribute to the themes of Animal Farm?

  • Illustrates the exploitation of the working class
  • Highlights the dangers of blind loyalty
  • Demonstrates the consequences of ignorance