In George Orwell's allegorical novel “Animal Farm”, Boxer forms many relationships throughout the story that causes him to advance his views and mindset. Boxer's alliance with Snowball resulted in a transformation of his perspective and values. Additionally, Boxer’s affiliation with Napoleon led him to blindly follow the cunning leader, even when being exploited. Finally, his friendship with Clover provided him with a sense of care and solidarity, knowing that he wasn't the sole hard worker striving for the success of Animal Farm. Boxer's relationships with the several characters in “Animal Farm” influence his sense of self, as Boxer’s ideologies progressively align with Snowball's principles, Boxer’s growing trust in Napoleon causes him to …show more content…
Throughout the novel, Clover and Boxer are both well-behaved horses that have the same goals. They want to learn from the pigs and are dedicated to fulfilling the objectives of Animal Farm: “Their most faithful disciples were the two cart-horses, Boxer and Clover … they absorbed everything that they were told, and passed it on to the other animals by simple arguments. They were unfailing in their attendance at the secret meetings in the barn,” (Orwell 37). This suggests that Clover's close relationship with Boxer gave him a sense of purpose and strengthened his determination to work hard for the success of Animal Farm. Moreover, Boxer embraces vulnerability and confides in Clover, especially with any worries he has. When Boxer revealed to Clover that his hoof was aching, Clover supported Boxer both physically and emotionally: “In the evenings he would admit privately to Clover that the hoof troubled him a great deal. Clover treated the hoof with poultices of herbs which she prepared by chewing them, and both she and Benjamin urged Boxer to work less hard” (Orwell 114). Finally, when most of the animals temporarily gave up on the construction of the windmill because of the harsh weather and lack of food, only Boxer and Clover persevered and continued building the windmill. Their shared determination and commitment motivate the other animals, as well as each other: “They were always cold, and usually hungry as well. Only Boxer and Clover never lost heart. Squealer made excellent speeches … but the other animals found more inspiration in Boxer's strength and his never-failing cry of ‘I will work harder!’ ” (Orwell 84-85). Overall it is evident that Boxer’s relationship with Clover made him feel loved because of her comfort and support, especially in times where most animals gave up, Clover stood alongside Boxer and