Boxer - Animal Farm Flashcards
CHAPTER 1
When Boxer is described as,” universally respected for steadiness of character and tremendous powers of work,” in what way is Orwell presenting him?
Presented as:
- Admirable
- Shows exemplary work ethic
CHAPTER 1
Give evidence to show that Boxer and Clover were good friends?
” did everything together”
CHAPTER 2 When Boxer (and Clover) is described as ," most faithful disciples," what is Orwell trying to suggest?
They are:
- Dedicated
- Committed
- Loyal
CHAPTER 2
When Boxer is described as having ,” great difficulty in thinking,” what is Orwell trying to suggest about his character?
Suggests:
- Lack of intellect
- Open to exploitation
CHAPTER 2
When Boxer is described as ,” absorbing everything they were told,” what is Orwell trying to suggest?
Suggests:
- Blind Faith
- Loyal
CHAPTER 2
When Boxer threw his hat,” in to the fire,” what is Orwell trying to demonstrate?
Demonstrates:
- Commitment
- Loyalty
- Also easy to exploit as blindly followed orders
CHAPTER 3
When Boxer is described as,” more like 3 horses than 1,” what is Orwell trying to emphasise?
Emphasises work ethic and power
CHAPTER 3
When Boxer,” got 1/2 an hour earlier than everyone else,” what is Orwell trying to demonstrate?
Demonstrates:
- Commitment ( willing to go above call of duty )
- Work ethic
CHAPTER 3
When Boxer is described as having the,” admiration of everybody” how is Orwell presenting him?
Presented as likeable character
CHAPTER 3
When Boxer is described as having,” the entire work of the farm seemed to rest mightily on his shoulders,” what is Orwell trying to emphasise?
Emphasises:
- Work ethic
- Power
CHAPTER 3
Boxers motto,” I will work harder,” is used by Orwell to do what?
To sum up work ethic and demonstrate commitment
However also used to hint at beginning of indoctrination and exploitation
CHAPTER 3
When Boxer is described as,” couldn’t get past the letter D,” what is Orwell trying to suggest?
Suggests lack of intellect
CHAPTER 4
“ his first blow took a stable lad on the skull,” what is Orwell trying to demonstrate?
Demonstrates:
- Courage
- Power
- Also uncontrollable angry side
CHAPTER 4
“ his eyes were full of tears,” and then,” I have no wish to take… Human life,” are used by Orwell to demonstrate what?
Demonstrates:
- Remorse ( admirable )
- Caring ( admirable )
- Lack of intellect ( doesn’t think about consequences )
CHAPTER 4
When Boxer is given,” Animal Hero 1st Class “ what is Orwell trying to show?
Shows that Boxer as seen as hero in eyes of comrades
CHAPTER 5
When Boxer is described as being,” vaguely troubled,” by news that there would be no more Sunday Debates after Expulsion of Snowball, what is Orwell trying to show?
Shows that despite lack of intellect and blind faith, Boxer still sees Napoleons actions as questionable
CHAPTER 5
When Boxer is unable to argue with Napoleon,” could not think of anything to say,” what is Orwell trying to show?
Shows that Boxers lack of intellect leaves him open to exploitation and indoctrination
CHAPTER 5
Evidence that Boxer becomes indoctrinated by Napoleon and Squealer?
” Napoleon is always right”
CHAPTER 6
“ Nothing could’ve been achieved without Boxer,” is used by Orwell for what reason?
To demonstrate
- work ethic
- willingness to go above call of duty for Napoleon despite actions in previous chapter
- First effects of Indoctrination
CHAPTER 6
When Boxer is described as,” filling everyone with admiration,” what is Orwell trying to demonstrate?
Demonstrates:
- Heroic / motivational side
- Admired in eyes of comrades
CHAPTER 6
“ would never listen,” to Clover when she said,” not to overstrain himself” is used by Orwell to demonstrate?
Demonstrates:
- Work ethic
- Continued commitment to cause
This is admirable to the reader
CHAPTER 6
Give evidence to show that Boxer has become completely indoctrinated by Squealer and Napoloen?
” 2 slogans… Seemed to him a sufficient answer to all his problems”
CHAPTER 7
When Orwell writes,” only Boxer… Never lost heart,” what is he trying to emphasise?
Emphasises:
- Work ethic
- Commitment
CHAPTER 7
When” other animals found more inspiration in Boxers strength,” what is Orwell trying to show?
Shows:
- Motivational / heroic side to Boxer
- Admired in eyes of comrades
CHAPTER 7
When Boxer queries over Snowball being used as a scapegoat, he even breaks his slogan ( Napoleon is always right ) and questions the leader that he follows with blind faith, despite lack of intellect. He says that Snowball was a,” good comrade,” what is Orwell trying to show?
Shows:
- Boxer sees every comrade equally
- Loyal to every comrade
CHAPTER 7
When Boxer says,” if comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right,” what is Orwell trying to show?
Shows:
- Squealer has completely indoctrinated Boxer
- Now completely follows in blind faith
CHAPTER 7
When Boxer is attacked by Napoloens dogs during the executions, he still,” looked at Naopleon to know whether he should crush the dog to death or let it go,” what is Orwell trying to show?
Shows:
- Blind faith, completely subservient to Napoleon
- Unable to think for himself
CHAPTER 7
After executions, Boxer is described as the only one who,” remained on his feet.” What is Orwell trying to show?
Shows:
- Blind faith, no longer questions any of Napoleons actions
CHAPTER 7
When Boxer says,” it must be due to some fault in ourselves,” what is Orwell trying to show?
Shows:
- Boxer follows Napoleon with complete blind faith
- Doesn’t question Napoleon
CHAPTER 7
When Boxer goes even further above call of duty and starts to,” get up a full hour earlier,” what is Orwell trying to show?
Shows:
- Boxer now is completely indoctrinated
- Continues to be fully committed to the cause
CHAPTER 8
After Battle of Windmill, Boxer argues with squealer,” but they have destroyed the windmill,” but as soon as he mentions Napoleon, Boxer completely agrees that this was a victory. What is Orwell trying to emphasise?
Emphasises Boxer is completely subservient and follows Napoleon with blind faith. However doesn’t perhaps follow Squealer with as much blind faith
CHAPTER 9
When Boxer,” refused to take a day off,” what is Orwell trying to show?
Shows:
- Stubborness
- Continues to work with same ethic as before
CHAPTER 9
When Squealer returns to farm he assures animals that Boxer received ,” admirable care,” but in reality was sent to the,”knackers,” what is Orwell trying to demonstrate?
Demonstrates that despite loyalty, commitment and blind faith of Boxer, Napoleon never truly valued Boxers life
CHAPTER 9
When Boxer receives a “ short oration in Boxers honour,” what is Orwell trying to emphasise?
Emphasises that comrades continued to respect and admire Boxer
CHAPTER 10
When Orwell writes,” Boxer was forgotten,” what is he trying to show?
Shows:
- All of his sacrifices and hard work came to nothing
Creates sympathy from reader
CHAPTER 1
When Boxer is described as,” not of first rate intelligence,” in what way is Orwell trying to present him?
Presented as:
- Lack of intellect
- Open to exploitation
