"Boxer is the most likeable character on Animal Farm. An enormous carthorse, he is very strong, although 'not of first-rate intelligence."
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"Boxer is very industrious, and in times of difficulty, takes the slogan of:"
"*I will work harder."
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"At times it seems as if Animal Farm will collapse, and it is only kept going by Boxer's determination and strength."
5
"One function of Boxer's character in the book is to serve as a contrast to the lazy, exploitative pigs."
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"It is tragic that Boxer remains fiercely loyal to Napoleon, who callously sends him to his death once his usefulness is gone."
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"Orwell cleverly builds up the character of Boxer as gentle, humble, thoughtful and self-sacrificing so that his ultimate betrayal inspires in the reader anger and disgust against the pigs and Napoleon in particular."
3
"In human terms, Boxer represents the ordinary working man. Orwell reveals his respect and admiration for the working-class, and perhaps also frustration that a group with so much potential allow themselves to be 'used' by those in power."
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"Ultimately, Boxer is too trusting for his own good."
