Eugenia Kim
English 9
Mrs. Masters
April 12, 2023
Just like in the book Animal Farm by George Orwell, there will always be people who never raise their voices, even if they have the capability to rally others or even if they understand the severity of the situation. The question of why the characters never speak up against the pigs is never answered directly. Instead, there are clues spread throughout the book to gain an understanding of the characters’ decisions. Each character has their own reasons for staying quiet. Whether they don’t believe they would stand a chance or if they lack the intelligence to see the signs. The latter applies to most of the minor characters as they are described to have low levels of intelligence. It is the other characters, the ones who are able to think for themselves, that have the more complex reasons for keeping quiet. If the animals do not speak up, they cannot expect to see changes in their life. Even if an individual believes they do not have the capabilities to lead an argument or rebellion, they must work with others and combine their skills and
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Boxer had the strength and the respect of the animals, but he lacked the intelligence to see though the lies of the pigs and think for himself. On the other hand, Benjamin had the intelligence and is a capable reader, yet he refused to speak up, whether it was because he lacked motivation or he believed that the animals would not side with him. The other minor animals lacked both the immense strength and intelligence, but they have the advantage of numbers and their voices. When looked at, it is clear that the animals would have had a good chance at rebellion. With Boxer’s strength, Benjamin’s intelligence, and the support of the others, it would have been easy for them to win. However, this did not occur because the animals did not work together, that was their greatest