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What is happening to Boxer?
What is happening to Boxer?
He's working himself to death.
What was Boxer's one wish before he retired?
What was Boxer's one wish before he retired?
To finish the windmill.
What are the living conditions like for all of the animals except the pigs and dogs?
What are the living conditions like for all of the animals except the pigs and dogs?
What do the animals do upon retirement?
What do the animals do upon retirement?
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Why does Napoleon allow Moses to return and tell his stories about Sugarcandy Mountain?
Why does Napoleon allow Moses to return and tell his stories about Sugarcandy Mountain?
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Describe what happens to Boxer.
Describe what happens to Boxer.
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How do the animals react to Boxer's fate?
How do the animals react to Boxer's fate?
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How does Squealer minimize the animals' reaction to Boxer's fate?
How does Squealer minimize the animals' reaction to Boxer's fate?
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What do you think Benjamin will say about what happened to Boxer?
What do you think Benjamin will say about what happened to Boxer?
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How could Napoleon treat Boxer this way?
How could Napoleon treat Boxer this way?
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What was the ultimate insult to Boxer after his death?
What was the ultimate insult to Boxer after his death?
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What is symbolic about the whiskey?
What is symbolic about the whiskey?
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What has happened to Old Major's dream?
What has happened to Old Major's dream?
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Study Notes
Boxer’s Fate
- Boxer works tirelessly, ultimately compromising his health and collapsing due to lung failure.
- His last wish is to complete the windmill before retiring.
- Napoleon sells Boxer to a horse slaughterer when he can no longer contribute, a devastating betrayal.
Animal Conditions
- Living conditions for most animals deteriorate significantly compared to their time with Mr. Jones.
- They experience less food, increased labor, and harsher tyranny under Napoleon’s rule.
- The field once used for retiring animals is repurposed to grow crops for alcohol production.
Role of Moses
- Napoleon permits Moses' return to spread tales of Sugarcandy Mountain, serving as a false promise of hope for the animals.
Reactions and Manipulation
- The animals are horrified upon realizing Boxer’s fate as they witness him being taken away.
- Squealer counters their concerns by claiming the truck was meant for a hospital, attempting to calm their fears with deceit.
Benjamin's Perspective
- Benjamin remains apathetic, suggesting a bleak outlook on life and a lack of faith in change.
Loyalty and Betrayal
- The phrase "No loyalty goes unpunished" underscores Napoleon's treachery towards Boxer, highlighting the lack of gratitude for loyalty.
- After Boxer's death, the pigs use the money earned from selling him for alcohol, symbolizing a profound betrayal of Animal Farm's ideals.
Symbolism of Whiskey
- Whiskey represents the complete abandonment of the original values of Animal Farm, illustrating how the pigs mirror the oppressor, Mr. Jones.
Decline of Old Major's Vision
- Old Major's dream of equality and justice has failed under the pigs' leadership, leading to a society devoid of the foundational principles of freedom espoused in "Beasts of England."
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Dive into Chapter 9 of 'Animal Farm' with these flashcards! Explore the crucial events surrounding Boxer and the conditions faced by the animals under the pigs' leadership. These cards will help you grasp the key concepts and themes of this pivotal chapter.
