A hero "A person, who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities." When one compares the definition of a hero to a character from George Orwell's 1945 classic, Animal Farm there is unquestionably only one individual who comes to mind…Boxer. "Boxer was an enormous beast, nearly eighteen hands high, and as strong as any two ordinary horses put together." He displayed heroism on multiple occasions throughout the novel, both through his dedication and loyalty to his laborious work and his selflessness and willingness to aid other animals. Although Boxer is the true hero in Orwell's novel, one also might consider the actions of Snowball as heroic and consider him to be the hero of Animal Farm too. From the outset and throughout of …show more content…
However, as Snowball was not present for the entire duration of the novel it is unknown how his actions would have altered as story progressed. Before Snowball was run out the farm by comrade and the ultimate dictator, Napoleon, he practiced heroic actions and behaviours. Snowball revolutionised Animal Farm by attempting to educate the other animals. Snowball did this by broadening the animals knowledge through his speeches. "A bird's wing, comrades," he said, "is an organ of propulsion and not of manipulation. It should, therefore, be regarded as a leg. The distinguishing mark of man is the HAND, the instrument with which he does all his mischief." Additionally, he bravely defended the farm in ‘the battle of the cowshed’. "Now, comrades," cried Snowball, throwing down the paint-brush, "to the hayfield! Let us make it a point of honor to get in the harvest more quickly than Jones and his men could do." Although Snowball possesses some heroic qualities it is still evident that Boxer is the underlying heroic figure of animal