In George Orwell’s Animal Farm, Boxer, the quiet, enormous cart-horse, may serve a seemingly unimportant role, but he epitomizes a steadfast character with his powerful strength, slow wit, and industrious work ethics. Although he is a character with little dialogue, Orwell characterizes him through his slow noticing actions.
One of Boxer’s eye-catching traits is his strength. Boxer’s physical appearance is a massive looking horse, as it says in the book, “Boxer was an enormous beast, nearly eighteen hands high, and as strong as any two ordinary horses put together.”(Orwell 1). Because of his grand size, he was conscious of his movements. Boxer’s prime appearance is stated here, “...walking very slowly and setting down their vast hairy hoofs with great care lest there should be some small animal concealed in the straw.”(Orwell 1). The first time Boxer was introduced to us it shows he’s very concious of his mighty strength. Hearing his first action, lets the reader wonder if Boxer’s strength has done harm. Thus saying he can’t trust his own massive strength and power. This small action lets the reader know the power of strength he has can either be good or bad.
Although he has strong strength Boxer’s character is accompanied by his slow wit. As we can …show more content…
“From morning to night he was pushing and pulling, always at the spot where the work was hardest… call him in the mornings half an hour earlier than anyone else and would put some volunteer labour…”(Orwell 14). Boxer worked long hard hours to get the job done. He is very dependable for the other animals. Boxer came up with his own personal motto, “I will work harder!”(Orwell 14). So if there were to be a problem, he would work his hardest to make sure everything is in the clear, so no one else has a situation to deal with. His work morals is what caused the other animals to highly respect
One of Boxer’s eye-catching traits is his strength. Boxer’s physical appearance is a massive looking horse, as it says in the book, “Boxer was an enormous beast, nearly eighteen hands high, and as strong as any two ordinary horses put together.”(Orwell 1). Because of his grand size, he was conscious of his movements. Boxer’s prime appearance is stated here, “...walking very slowly and setting down their vast hairy hoofs with great care lest there should be some small animal concealed in the straw.”(Orwell 1). The first time Boxer was introduced to us it shows he’s very concious of his mighty strength. Hearing his first action, lets the reader wonder if Boxer’s strength has done harm. Thus saying he can’t trust his own massive strength and power. This small action lets the reader know the power of strength he has can either be good or bad.
Although he has strong strength Boxer’s character is accompanied by his slow wit. As we can …show more content…
“From morning to night he was pushing and pulling, always at the spot where the work was hardest… call him in the mornings half an hour earlier than anyone else and would put some volunteer labour…”(Orwell 14). Boxer worked long hard hours to get the job done. He is very dependable for the other animals. Boxer came up with his own personal motto, “I will work harder!”(Orwell 14). So if there were to be a problem, he would work his hardest to make sure everything is in the clear, so no one else has a situation to deal with. His work morals is what caused the other animals to highly respect