GCSE- Modern prose and drama – November 2021

How far does Orwell present Boxer as a sympathetic character in Animal Farm?
Write about:

• what Boxer says and does
• how far Orwell presents Boxer as a sympathetic character

Boxer is portrayed in George Orwell’s Animal Farm as a devoted, obedient, and compassionate creature. He becomes a beloved character in the novel due to his commitment and readiness to put in endless effort for the sake of the farm animals. This article will examine how Boxer is portrayed by Orwell as a sympathetic figure by his deeds, statements, and interactions with other animals.

The reader is first introduced to Boxer as a robust and powerful horse. He is described as “an enormous beast, nearly eighteen hands high, and as strong as any two ordinary horses put together” (Chapter 1).