Boxer - Animal Farm

Question 1

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?

Answer 1

Presented as:

• Admirable
• Shows exemplary work ethic

Question 2

CHAPTER 1

Give evidence to show that Boxer and Clover were good friends?

Answer 2

” did everything together”

Question 3

CHAPTER 2
When Boxer (and Clover) is described as ," most faithful disciples," what is Orwell trying to suggest?

Answer 3

They are:

• Dedicated
• Committed
• Loyal

Question 4

CHAPTER 2
When Boxer is described as having ,” great difficulty in thinking,” what is Orwell trying to suggest about his character?

Answer 4

Suggests:

• Lack of intellect
• Open to exploitation

Question 5

CHAPTER 2

When Boxer is described as ,” absorbing everything they were told,” what is Orwell trying to suggest?

Answer 5

Suggests:

• Blind Faith
• Loyal

Question 6

CHAPTER 2

When Boxer threw his hat,” in to the fire,” what is Orwell trying to demonstrate?

Answer 6

Demonstrates:

• Commitment
• Loyalty
• Also easy to exploit as blindly followed orders

Question 7

CHAPTER 3

When Boxer is described as,” more like 3 horses than 1,” what is Orwell trying to emphasise?

Answer 7

Emphasises work ethic and power

Question 8

CHAPTER 3

When Boxer,” got 1/2 an hour earlier than everyone else,” what is Orwell trying to demonstrate?

Answer 8

Demonstrates:

• Commitment ( willing to go above call of duty )
• Work ethic

Question 9

CHAPTER 3

When Boxer is described as having the,” admiration of everybody” how is Orwell presenting him?

Answer 9

Presented as likeable character

Question 10

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?

Answer 10

Emphasises:

• Work ethic
• Power

Question 11

CHAPTER 3

Boxers motto,” I will work harder,” is used by Orwell to do what?

Answer 11

To sum up work ethic and demonstrate commitment

However also used to hint at beginning of indoctrination and exploitation

Question 12

CHAPTER 3

When Boxer is described as,” couldn’t get past the letter D,” what is Orwell trying to suggest?

Answer 12

Suggests lack of intellect

Question 13

CHAPTER 4

“ his first blow took a stable lad on the skull,” what is Orwell trying to demonstrate?

Answer 13

Demonstrates:

• Courage
• Power
• Also uncontrollable angry side

Question 14

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?

Answer 14

Demonstrates:

• Remorse ( admirable )
• Caring ( admirable )
• Lack of intellect ( doesn’t think about consequences )

Question 15

CHAPTER 4

When Boxer is given,” Animal Hero 1st Class “ what is Orwell trying to show?

Answer 15

Shows that Boxer as seen as hero in eyes of comrades

Question 16

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?

Answer 16

Shows that despite lack of intellect and blind faith, Boxer still sees Napoleons actions as questionable

Question 17

CHAPTER 5

When Boxer is unable to argue with Napoleon,” could not think of anything to say,” what is Orwell trying to show?

Answer 17

Shows that Boxers lack of intellect leaves him open to exploitation and indoctrination

Question 18

CHAPTER 5

Evidence that Boxer becomes indoctrinated by Napoleon and Squealer?

Answer 18

” Napoleon is always right”

Question 19

CHAPTER 6

“ Nothing could’ve been achieved without Boxer,” is used by Orwell for what reason?

Answer 19

To demonstrate

• work ethic
• willingness to go above call of duty for Napoleon despite actions in previous chapter
• First effects of Indoctrination

Question 20

CHAPTER 6

When Boxer is described as,” filling everyone with admiration,” what is Orwell trying to demonstrate?

Answer 20

Demonstrates:

• Heroic / motivational side
• Admired in eyes of comrades

Question 21

CHAPTER 6

“ would never listen,” to Clover when she said,” not to overstrain himself” is used by Orwell to demonstrate?

Answer 21

Demonstrates:

• Work ethic
• Continued commitment to cause

This is admirable to the reader

Question 22

CHAPTER 6

Give evidence to show that Boxer has become completely indoctrinated by Squealer and Napoloen?

Answer 22

” 2 slogans… Seemed to him a sufficient answer to all his problems”

Question 23

CHAPTER 7

When Orwell writes,” only Boxer… Never lost heart,” what is he trying to emphasise?

Answer 23

Emphasises:

• Work ethic
• Commitment

Question 24

CHAPTER 7

When” other animals found more inspiration in Boxers strength,” what is Orwell trying to show?

Answer 24

Shows:

• Motivational / heroic side to Boxer
• Admired in eyes of comrades

Question 25

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?

Answer 25

Shows:

• Boxer sees every comrade equally
• Loyal to every comrade

Question 26

CHAPTER 7

When Boxer says,” if comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right,” what is Orwell trying to show?

Answer 26

Shows:

• Squealer has completely indoctrinated Boxer
• Now completely follows in blind faith

Question 27

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?

Answer 27

Shows:

• Blind faith, completely subservient to Napoleon
• Unable to think for himself

Question 28

CHAPTER 7

After executions, Boxer is described as the only one who,” remained on his feet.” What is Orwell trying to show?

Answer 28

Shows:

- Blind faith, no longer questions any of Napoleons actions

Question 29

CHAPTER 7

When Boxer says,” it must be due to some fault in ourselves,” what is Orwell trying to show?

Answer 29

Shows:

• Boxer follows Napoleon with complete blind faith
• Doesn’t question Napoleon

Question 30

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?

Answer 30

Shows:

• Boxer now is completely indoctrinated
• Continues to be fully committed to the cause

Question 31

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?

Answer 31

Emphasises Boxer is completely subservient and follows Napoleon with blind faith. However doesn’t perhaps follow Squealer with as much blind faith

Question 32

CHAPTER 9

When Boxer,” refused to take a day off,” what is Orwell trying to show?

Answer 32

Shows:

• Stubborness
• Continues to work with same ethic as before

Question 33

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?

Answer 33

Demonstrates that despite loyalty, commitment and blind faith of Boxer, Napoleon never truly valued Boxers life

Question 34

CHAPTER 9

When Boxer receives a “ short oration in Boxers honour,” what is Orwell trying to emphasise?

Answer 34

Emphasises that comrades continued to respect and admire Boxer

Question 35

CHAPTER 10

When Orwell writes,” Boxer was forgotten,” what is he trying to show?

Answer 35

Shows:
- All of his sacrifices and hard work came to nothing

Creates sympathy from reader

Question 36

CHAPTER 1

When Boxer is described as,” not of first rate intelligence,” in what way is Orwell trying to present him?

Answer 36

Presented as:

• Lack of intellect
• Open to exploitation