Animal Farm

            
             In George Orwell's "Animal Farm,"" there is a struggle to work towards a societal paradise, which is never obtained because of the flaws of a totalitarian rule. Basically, the theme of this novella is trying to prove that a free society will fall if its citizens are not intelligent, educated, and watchful. In order to develop this theme, it is important to analyze characters that are important to the book and create good examples of the struggles of a free society. The first character to discuss is Napoleon, who is a manipulative and tyrannical pig only looking after himself. The second character that should be analyzed is Boxer, who is a strong and loyal worker, but incompetent when it comes to knowing his civil rights. In order to fully analyze the theme, it is important to compare these two individuals using three important characteristics: their strengths, intelligence, and contributions to society.
             Throughout Orwell's novella, there is evidence of strength in each character, but shown in different ways. Napoleon shows his strength through manipulative power. He never shows interest in the strength of the farm itself, only in the strength of his power over it. He had "a reputation of getting his own way."" On the other hand, Boxer demonstrates his strength physically, rather than mentally. "Nothing could be achieved without Boxer, whose strength seemed equal to that of all the rest of the animals put together."" His strength was an inspiration to all the other animals on the farm.
             The intelligence of both characters varied differently from each other. Napoleon used his intelligence to look after only himself and his future; he used the animals to his advantage. The animals put trust into Napoleon and the pigs because, "They were thought to be the cleverest of the animals."" Though very strong Boxer was not the smartest, "A white stripe down his nose gave him a somewhat stupid appearance, and in fact he was not of first rate intelligence.