As well as
representing real figures in Soviet history, these names also symbolize aspects of these
characters' personalities. Take , for example. A snowball is white, a color associated with
innocence and purity. These ideas are applicable to Snowball's character because of all the pigs
on the farm, he is the only one who cares about the well-being of all the animals, not just his
own kind.
Similarly, Moses is a Biblical name, and this is symbolic of
Moses's religious ideas which are spread on the farm. He talks about Sugarcandy Mountain, for
example, a place which represents Heaven.
In addition, the wordmakes the
reader think about talking, and this is, by far, Squealer's strongest character trait. He is
skilled in public speaking and becomes 's propaganda machine.
Finally, the
wordconjures images of physical strength and prowess, and this is applicable to Boxer in lots of
ways. He is a cart horse, known and respected for his physical capabilities and his dedication
to hard work.
The use of these names, therefore, gives the reader an insight
into their character types and personalities from the very beginning of the
novel.
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