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Why Did Napoleon Kill Boxer in Animal Farm 1 Why Did Napoleon Kill Boxer In Animal Farm This both shows how Napoleon gets what he wants through the use of fear and also how it keeps the other animals busy from questioning what Napoleon does is right. Another kind of fear that Napoleon uses is his use of dogs. The dogs used to wag their tails towards Mr. As a result, Napoleon s actions for killing other animals on the farm was rationalized because Squealer made the other animals believe that a few words from the commandment was slipped from their memory. Equally important to the use of propaganda is Napoleon s use of fear. Napoleon and Snowball prepare for the Rebellion much alike and have many similar goals. The other kind of power is called personalized power in which the leader uses their power for personal gain McClelland. Baker vii This quote shows both the corruption of the Soviet system Napoleon s system and how brainwashed people were at that time. Animal Farm. This quote portrays how these pigs looked exactly like the humans and there is no way to tell who was who. Napoleon and Squealer use fear of the return of Jones to make sure that other animals would willingly agree to their terms. Through the character Napoleon, Orwell shows how despotic leaders will use their power for their own personal benefit and how they will take advantage of others. During the time when they were building the windmill, Boxer worked really hard, sometimes even working overnight. When they have finished confession, the dogs promptly tore their throats out 34. Despotic leaders are rulers that care little for the welfare of the people and care more about themselves. The author shows through Napoleon, that leaders will use their power for personal benefit and in order to remain in their position of power they will show justification through the use of propaganda and fear. This quote proves that his intentions are not for the benefit of others but rather on how he can gain power over them. Before, the dogs were used to cause fear through their presence and the possibility of them attacking others in order to cause other animals to follow Napoleon s plans but now it shows even more terror because if the other animals weren t sure of Napoleon s cruelty they are sure of it now. Even when times were hard, Boxer was still able to find determination. These animals relied on what Squealer said was true. Boxer is used by Orwell to show how leaders exploit the working class for their own personal gains. The two most important leaders of the time that led the revolution were Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin. This proves that Napoleon is a ruthless leader who uses his dogs to make sure other animals agree to his decisions. With his superior knowledge it was natural that he should assume leadership 27. Squealer describes events like the Battle of the Cowshed, one of the battles that were fought during the rebellion with a little twist. Some examples of Napoleon s transformation are that in the end, Napoleon sleeps in Jones s bed, eats from Jones s plate, drinks alcohol, walks on two legs, trades with humans and shares a toast with Mr. From the beginning of the novel, Napoleon is seen as a corrupt opportunist. Jones and now they are wagging their tails towards Napoleon thus showing the power that Napoleon has gained throughout the novel. However, in order to justify the killing of the animals by Napoleon, the pigs changed the rule to No animal shall be killed by any other animal without cause 61. This passage is written out of controlled and icy hatred for the cynicism of the Soviet system but also out of despair for all deluded people who served it gladly. Why did Napoleon attempt to take out Boxer along with the other animals he ordered to kill. death to humanity. However, that quickly changes when Napoleon comes to power. In his quote, Lord Acton proves that humans who are hungry for power will become corrupt. In the beginning, the rebellion is a success. Old Major s dream is important for both of them. Squealer is great at persuading others. Animal Farm is a novel in which the animals at Mr. Animals inspired from Old Major s speech revolt against Mr. In order to keep his power and make sure other animals believe in what he does is right he uses propaganda through a character named Squealer. Because the other animals were not as clever as the pigs they didn t notice that the pigs changed these commandments. An example of when he defends his ideas is when the pigs stole milk and apples, Squealer said that if the pigs were not healthy enough to watch over the animals welfare, Jones would come back Orwell 22. Napoleon doesn t make any contribution to the building of the new society of Animal Farm. In the literary analysis es- say Animal Farm An Allegory of Revolution Valerie Meyers states that Boxer s role in the novel is to show the decent working man, fired by enthusiasm for the egalitarian ideal, working overtime in the factories or on the land, willing to die to defend his country 27. Whenever Napoleon s decision is questioned, Squealer would employ these techniques. The big message that the author tried to prove was to show people the real truth of the Soviet Union in how despotic leaders like Joseph Stalin used other people for their own personal gain and how they used propaganda and fear to justify their own actions. But why was he attacked when he was so loyal to Napoleon. Jones had control over the farm, he threatened and controlled the other animals, using them for labor and personal benefit. After a long time of work, Boxer falls ill because of aging and is sent to the slaughter van by the pigs and was boiled into glue. In this quote, the dogs loyalty is similar in the way to that of Jones. Napoleon s transformation is used to represent Joseph Stalin s complete transformation into being Tsar Nicolas II. Squealer s version of Snowball s part of the battle describes that Snowball was actually planning to leave the field to the enemy 54. Old Major dies soon afterwards. This was the first time the dogs actually were used to kill other animals. Why did the dogs attack him. Even though Boxer was badly injured, he began hard work and refused to take a day off. When the Battle of the Windmill occurred, the windmill was destroyed by Fredrick s man and Boxer was extremely injured with bleeding knees, a split hoof and a dozen pellets wedged deeply in his hind leg. The Russian Revolution happened in 1917 where the hard working people of Russia rose up against the corrupt government of Tsar Nicholas II. He shows how leaders use whatever is in their power to remain in that position and show justification of their actions through the use of propaganda. No question, now, what had happened to the faces of the pigs. Leaders use their power to get things done. In addition, Squealer describes how Napoleon was the one who charged forward with a cry of. Also, there is an example when Napoleon orders his dogs to slaughter the four pigs that were questioning his authority. Through the character Napoleon and his manipulation of Squealer and Boxer, Orwell shows how corrupt leaders will use their power for their own good and how they will take advantage of others. Boxer easily kicks the dogs away. These rules were created for the purpose of equality. Another kind of propaganda that is used by Napoleon is when the pigs modify the seven commandments. For example, in the beginning, the sixth of the seven commandments read No animal shall be killed by any other animal 15. and sank his teeth into Mr. Snowball is very public about his ideas while Napoleon is very secretive and is not much of a talker. The fear of Jones ever coming back made the other animals immediately stop questioning Napoleon s decisions. Jones s leg when everything was so chaotic 54. However, throughout the novel, the pigs change all of the commandments 2 in order to justify what Napoleon did was right. Because of his constant use of fear and propaganda, Napoleon transforms from being a boar into Jones. In addition, this shows how Napoleon is a despotic leader who will use propaganda to justify his own actions. The first time Napoleon uses them is when Snowball is done speaking for the Windmill project, They dashed straight for Snowball, who only sprang from his place just in time to escape their snapping jaws 20. This was the turning point of the story because now Napoleon is the one who emerges into power. Boxer had doubts about Snowball s version of history so Napoleon sends his dogs out to teach him a lesson in obedience. Napoleon is taking advantage of other animals for his own personal benefit. George Orwell s Animal Farm shows Napoleon, a pig is hungry for power which causes him to be corrupt. Napoleon s Cruelty in Animal Farm. One of them is socialized power in which the leader uses their power for the good of the people. We can tell that it was planned because when Boxer deflects the dogs Napoleon changes expression and sharply orderes Boxer to let go of the dog under his hoof. In resolution, Napoleon uses his spokesperson Squealer and his propaganda in order to make other animals believe that Napoleon is the rightful person to trust and Snowball was on the side of the enemy.
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