In Animal Farm, there are many things that are being symbolized but one of the main one’s being symbolized is Boxer’s character. For example, Boxer is symbolizing the people of the working class in the 1930s during the Russian Revolution. Boxer, like the working people, works harder than other animals throughout the novel. The working class in the 1930s would always work themselves to death, would work harder than other people would, and would still work hard even if they did not agree or like the government just as Boxer did in Animal Farm. Throughout this novel, Boxer is a very diligent worker who works harder than the rest of the animals, is very loyal to the Napoleon, which is the government, and represents the working class throughout For example, people started to rebel against the government for better working conditions and better pay so they would not starve anymore and would be treated equally. Meanwhile, in Animal farm, Boxer’s character never changed for the reason that he never rebelled against Napoleon and would just let things since he never questioned Napoleon’s power. On the other hand, there are still many similarities between Boxer and the working class despite the rebellion in the Russian Revolution. Some of these similarities are that Boxer and the working class both were dedicated to their work and would work very diligently which caused some people including Boxer to work themselves to death. Not only were they both diligently workers but they were still both loyal to the government despite the rebellion that occurred later on during the Russian Revolution. In other words, Boxer and the working class were both hard workers and were both loyal to the government despite the working class’s rebellion during Russian Consistently, Boxer is very loyal to the government, works harder than the rest of the animals in this novel, and represents the middle class during the 1930s. Furthermore, the working class worked very hard and was loyal to the government just like Boxer since he represents the working class. However, the middle class people eventually rebelled against the government for better working conditions and equality even though Boxer never did rebel in the novel. Therefore, Boxer and the working class are both diligent workers and are both loyal to their governments despite when the working classing rebels against the government for better working
...mes the Working Class supports and validates Karl Marx’s theory of the class system and the ideology of the base and superstructure. His theory is commonly displayed on television through the typical nineties American sitcom shows wanting to live the dream. According to the film, media has significant power towards the viewers which is able to exploit any common men in wanting to live a wealthy lifestyle and viewing the actors as role models. Therefore Karl Marx’s theory of the ruling class dominating the middle class only benefits the ruling class is indeed applied in the media and a true fact.
Boxer was the dedicated but tricked communist supporter. Boxer was very hard working and believes in the Animal Farm. Every after work he does he always says, “I will work harder”. He also states “Napoleon is always right”. He gave his all to Napoleon until his last, but he was later on betrayed by Napoleon who sells him to be able to buy himself alcohol. The dedicated but tricked communist supporter believed in Joseph Stalin because they thought he was pro-communism. They stayed loyal even after they knew that Stalin was oppressing
George Orwell’s renown book “ Animal Farm” has been praised for its delicate way of criticizing communism during the Russian Revolution besides this, there is another underlying theme which Edmun Burke quotes very well: “It is necessary only for the good man to do nothing for evil to triumph”. George Orwell uses characters such as Boxer, Clover, and Benjamin to demonstrate that all it takes is a good man doing nothing, for evil to win.
The working class--the proletariat--must work to survive. Conversely, the bourgeois own the means of production and exploit the proletariat for their labor as well as the goods produced as a result (Ollman). The characters of Fuenteovejuna fit easily within this dichotomy. The townspeople exemplify Marx’s proletariat class, working tirelessly only to have the fruits of their labor--the crops they have harvested--taken by the Commander and the other nobles. Then, the Commander and his fellow nobles exemplify the bourgeois
People of all classes were fighting in the revolution. The middle and upper classes were dissatisfied with the President’s policies. The lower and working class people had many factors such as poor working conditions, inflation, inferior housing, low wages, and deficient social services. Within the classes everyone was fighting; men, women, and children all contributed to the fight for freedom from Diaz (Baxman 2). This revolution proved to be the rise and fall of many leaders.
Boxer was the total opposite of Rosa Parks. He did anything he had to to stay on the good side of Napoleon. He did a lot more than the other animals did and didn't get recognized for it. He was hurt and still did his best to work because this was his duty even when the others didn't do theirs. He never ever questioned Napoleon. He just obeyed him and did whatever he was told. He was very loyal to him.
The bourgeoisie class was the class in control in the Gilded Age, yet Marx's views exposed the flaws in their social system and gave the proletariats a new social order. As the Gilded Age progressed, the bourgeoisie became more ...
In 1917, a majority Russian people were unhappy with their leader, Czar Nicholas II. As the dislike grew, Vladimir Lenin began forming a revolution against the leader. After Lenin, along with Joseph Stalin and Leon Trotsky, overthrew the Czar, they began to slowly take control of the people (Stults). Orwell wrote an allegory to the revolution, Animal farm, which includes the same pattern of events as in the Russian revolution. He explains how the manipulation using words can be a powerful tool against many audiences (“Animal Farm” Novels). The animals on Animal Farm supported the revolt against Jones because they felt they were not living as they should be, in the same way that peasants and farmers supported the revolution because they felt they were not treated right (“Animal Farm” Literature). In both situations the purpose of rebellion in to overthrow the hierarchy that later forms again by the leaders of the mutiny. A...
The corrupting influence of power on Animal Farm creates two very different characters, Snowball and Napoleon. Even though Snowball, who is the lively and friendly pig, and Napoleon who is the fierce, cruel boar, they have their similarities. They want to become the leaders of Animal Farm, they agree on the seven commandments and Animalism, and they are masters of convincing and persuasion. Although most characters are not perfectly similar or polar opposites, it is important to know that the end of Animal Farm may have been quite similar if it had ended with Snowball as the leader.
At the beginning of the story, the Old Major calls a meeting in the barn and speaks about Rebellion and Animalism. Shortly after that the Old Major died’s and then the rebellion starts to take place. Mr. Jones is like a bad guy to the Animals. Napoleon to is also another major villain. But after Jones is gone, all of his tools are burned, and now its time for the animals to take a look around the farmhouse. The name Manor Farm is changed to Animal Farm and the Seven Commandments are established. They then start to begin the hay harvest. During the hay harvest Boxer says, “I will work harder” as his personal motto. The harvest turned out to be a success. At this point the pigs are now beginning to abuse their power. Pretty soon the pigeons are sent to spread the word of the rebellion to other animals. And Mr. Jones tries to recapture the farm in the Battle of the Cowshed.
In the world today animals are treated poorly and are overworked under harsh conditions. In Animal Farm by George Orwell the idea of Animalism and lack of freedom is shown. Old Major gave an inspiring speech about how the animals live together without humans. After not being fed the animals attack Jones and end up taking over the farm. The animals survive on the farm, by making commandments, assigning jobs, and soon electing a leader. With Snowball and Napoleon guiding them they soon come across an amazing idea that could shorten the work week. After debating on the different viewpoints they both had on the windmill, Napoleon trains dogs to attack Snowball. With Napoleon now as the leader and Squealer as his spokesman they both run “Animal Farm”. With the victory at the Battle of Cowshed the animals start to have hope, after the windmill was knocked down by the humans everything falls apart. After years of mistreatment the animals decide to fight back. Unknowingly they place themselves under a manipulating leader. The animals soon believe that Napoleon is always right. In the end they lose their strongest most dedicated animal, Boxer. In order to secure a life of luxury for Napoleon and his fellow pigs, Napoleon (with Squealer as his spokesman) uses language that intimidates, language that distorts the truth, and language that appeals to the emotion of the others to manipulate the gullible animals of the farm.
All of the characters in Animal farm have counterparts in real life. This book was based on the Russian Revolution, and all the important populace of the revolution are symbolized. Some of the animals represent individuals in the Russian Revolution, and some types of animals represent different types of Russian citizens. The book carries out much like the actual revolution. It starts out with hopes of an empire where all are equal and the unfair unjust leader is thrown out. Then it moves on to where some individuals begin to take more power than is rightfully theirs. At the end the rulers have completely taken over and the kingdom is as it was under the original rulers. I will compare the animals from top of the social class to the bottom. At the top were the pigs. Each pig represented someone different in the revolution. Old Major is compared to Lenin. He was an ideologist who dreamed up a wonderful government where all the animals were equal and the humans, or the czars, were pushed out. Unfortunately his dream would never materialize. Then we are left with his predecessors. The first is Snowball. Snowball believed one hundred percent in Old Majors ideals. He wanted all the things Old Major wanted, such as the welfare of the animals. In the Russian Revolution his counterpart would be Trotsky. Trotsky believed and wanted the same things as Lenin, and wanted to continue what Lenin had started. Then comes Napoleon. Napoleon was selfish and greedy. He did not want to share the power or the decision making with any other individual. This was the same for Stalin. At first Napoleon and Snowball shared the decision making and had debates about what course of action they would take. This worked for awhile. Then Napoleon grew weary of long debates, and he thought he could make the decision by himself. He then forced Snowball out of the farm and started to spread lies about Snowball to get the entire farm against him. Stalin did the same thing against Trotsky and forced Trotsky into hiding into Mexico, where he was eventually assassinated. Both Stalin and Napoleon ruined any hopes of equal and fare government and instead set up dictatorships. Then comes the final important pig, Squealer. Squealer did not make the decisions in the government but acted more like the controlled media as in the Russian government.
[Even though] the long hours on insufficient food were hard to bear, Boxer never faltered” (Orwell 79). Boxer is a symbol of the working class; he is
Boxer: Is a cart-horse, who has incredible strength, dedication and loyalty to show the type of character he portrays to be also shown in the quote “an enormous beast, nearly eighteen hands high, and as strong as any two ordinary horses put together”. He is one who can listen to ideas but isn’t able to think of them himself as he just admires other people’s revealed when he commented, “If comrade napoleon says it, it must be”.
Old Major’s Dream and Karl Marx’s Communist Manifesto One of the most important events in Animal Farm is when Old Major, a twelve year old Middle White boar, tells all the animals on Manor Farm about his dream for the future of the farm animals. He speaks of how humans take from animals but do not give anything in return and that humans are to be their enemies. He teaches the animals a song that communicate his wish of ridding the world of humans and their wickedness. He spoke of how all of the animals’ lives were “not allowed to reach their natural span” and that “no animal escapes the cruel knife in the end” (29). Old Major told Boxer, who represents the proletariat class of Russia, that “the very day that those great muscles of [his] lose their power,