Many of us are familiar with the story of Boxer from George Orwell’s
Animal Farm. His loyalty, dedication, and sometimes naive faith in the revolution give readers a lot to think about. Here are 25 memorable quotes associated with Boxer that will inspire and provoke thought.
“I will work harder!” – Boxer
“Comrade Napoleon is always right.” – Boxer
“The solution, as I see it, is to work harder.” – Boxer
“If Comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right.” – Boxer
“It must be due to some fault in ourselves.” – Boxer
“Napoleon is always right.” – Boxer
“We have built the walls far too thick in some places and too thin in others.” – Boxer, commenting on the windmill construction
“We will build another windmill.” – Boxer
“He had made a good recovery, his strength was returning.” – Narration on Boxer
“I feel fine!” – Boxer, after being injured
“There were days when the entire work of the farm seemed to rest on his mighty shoulders.” – Narration on Boxer
“He was the admiration of everybody.” – Narration on Boxer
“His great sides matted with sweat.” – Narration on Boxer working
“From morning to night he was pushing and pulling, always at the spot where the work was hardest.” – Narration on Boxer
“He did not give up hope.” – Narration on Boxer during winter
“The sun did not seem to give him any warmth.” – Narration on Boxer in his later years
“His eyes were dimmed, his sides matted with sweat.” – Narration on Boxer working tirelessly
“At the end, his eyes were glazed.” – Narration on Boxer’s final moments
“His mighty heart was failing.” – Narration on Boxer’s health
“Boxer could not rise.” – Narration after Boxer’s collapse
“A horse’s lungs do not last forever.” – Squealer’s comment on Boxer’s health
“It might be possible to bring him back to health.” – Squealer on Boxer’s condition
“They could not bring him back to life.” – Squealer on Boxer’s death
“Boxer’s split hoof was a long time in healing.” – Narration on Boxer’s injury
“Boxer was sent to the knacker.” – Narration on Boxer’s fate
Boxer’s dedication and loyalty to the cause in “Animal Farm” serve as a reminder of the dangers of blind faith and the exploitation of the working class. These quotes bring out the essence of his character and the tragic turn of events. Which quote touched you the most? Do you have any reflections or interpretations on Boxer’s role in the story? Share your thoughts and insights below. Remember, literature is a way to understand and empathize with diverse perspectives and experiences.