In the novel, Orwell used different animals to represent the different types of ignorance that was going on at that time. For example, Benjamin, the donkey, is a pessimist that believes that nothing good will happen no matter who is in charge at that time. His purpose is to represent the pessimistic intellectual who believes that he's above politics, refusing to involve himself in society or the government. His ignorance is pride. In the same way, Boxer and Clover represent the working class. Boxer places his complete trust in Napoleon while Clover tries and fails to help others see reality. They demonstrate the ignorance of believing that the leaders really care about the well fare of the population. Minimus, the poet, writes poetry and songs
