Saturday, October 17, 2009

What is your opinion of Benjamin in chapter 9 of Animal Farm?

Benjamin is portrayed as an extremely cynical, intelligent donkey. He does not get
excited or outraged by the events that transpire on the farm and remains detached. Being the
oldest animal on the farm, Benjamin is wise and not easily fooled or manipulated by the pigs
like the other animals. For the majority of the novella, the readers perceive Benjamin as
pessimistic, and they might be frustrated by his lack of motivation to alter the current
political environment on the farm. While his intelligence is an admirable trait, Benjamin's lack
of concern and detachment are troubling.

However, Benjamin demonstrates his
loyalty and concern inaftersuffers a serious injury. Benjamin remains by his side while Boxer
suffers and does his best to keep the flies off him. In...

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