boxer

• Who is the most sympathetically drawn character in the novel?

  Boxer
• What qualities does Boxer epitomize?

  Dedication, loyalty, and capacity for labor
• What major weaknesses does Boxer represent according to Orwell?

  Naïve trust and inability to recognize corruption
• How does Boxer’s exploitation by the pigs compare to his exploitation by Mr. Jones?

  He is exploited as much or more by the pigs
• What does Boxer represent in the context of the political drama?

  Invisible labor that supports the elites
• What happens to Boxer at the end of the story?

  He dies at a glue factory
• What does Boxer’s death illustrate about the pigs?

  It shows the extent of their betrayal
• What significance does Boxer hold for Animal Farm before his death?

  He serves as the force that holds it together
• What are the best qualities of the exploited working classes as represented by Boxer?

  • Dedication
  • Loyalty
  • Huge capacity for labor
• What are the key themes illustrated by Boxer’s character in the novel?

  • Exploitation of the working class
  • Naïve trust in leadership
  • Betrayal by those in power