Animal Farm- Boxer

Boxer- an Analysis Arielle Furneaux 9A Boxer is perhaps the most noble and pure Animal of Animal Farm. He works tirelessly and gives his all for a dream, even if he does not live to see that dream transpire. Because Animal Farm is a political allegory, with each character acting as a person or persona of Revolutionary Russia, Boxer must exemplify one himself. In fact, Boxer’s role is that of an entire economic class. …

…workhorse of Animal Farm and the Proletariat Class of Russia share fundamental qualities. Both are noble and good intentioned, yet because of their poverty, foolishness, and will to see a better future, they are susceptible to ill treatment and manipulation. Both Boxer and the Proletariat Class serve as a paradigm of a bitter truth. They reveal a darkness in our society- the smart and corrupt will gladly taking advantage of the naïve and caring.