Sunday, May 6, 2007

Animal Farm: A Personal Comment

Reading Animal Farm outside of capitalism, communism, totalitarianism, and hierarchical contexts, Orwell presents to the reader a typical working class society. Most memorable are Boxer, Mollie, and Squealer. Mollie because of her femininity, self-absorption, and vanity: “ ‘Will there still be sugar after the Rebellion?’ ” “ ‘And shall I still be allowed to wear ribbons in my mane? ’ ” (36); Squealer, “the brilliant talker, that could turn black into white” 36), and Boxer: strong, focused, well admired, apolitical, and hard working: “I will work harder” (47). Boxer’s dedication, determination, and steadfastness, exemplifies an ideal labor force.

Edith

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