Boxer's reported last words were, "Long live Comrade Napoleon!"
The Context of Boxer's Demise
According to Squealer, the propagandist pig, Boxer's final moments were peaceful. Squealer claimed to have been present at Boxer's bedside and relayed the account of his death to the other animals. He detailed Boxer's purported suffering and his ultimate passing, asserting that Boxer's dying words were a final testament of loyalty to the farm's leader, Napoleon.
Squealer also provided an elaborate explanation for the van that took Boxer away, which many animals recognized as a knacker's cart. He insisted that the van was merely a vehicle that had been "purchased and had not been painted over yet," implying it was for a hospital and not what the animals feared. This explanation was part of Squealer's ongoing efforts to manipulate the truth and maintain the animals' trust in Napoleon and the pigs' leadership, despite the harsh realities of Boxer's fate.
Boxer's Legacy and Loyalty
Boxer was renowned for his incredible strength, unwavering loyalty, and his personal mottoes: "I will work harder" and "Napoleon is always right." His final reported words, though delivered by Squealer, underscore the profound and often exploited devotion he showed throughout his life on Animal Farm.
Trait | Description |
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Strength | Immense physical power, crucial for farm labor. |
Loyalty | Unquestioning devotion to Napoleon and the farm. |
Diligence | Always willing to work harder than anyone else. |
Trusting | Believed everything the pigs told him, especially Squealer. |
Mottos | "I will work harder" and "Napoleon is always right." |
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