Old Major (boar)

Old Major is a wise and respected boar in George Orwell's "Animal Farm," serving as a spiritual leader among the farm animals. He is an intellectual who advocates for animal equality and freedom from human exploitation, inspiring the animals with his vision of a better society. His speech plants the seeds for rebellion, emphasizing that humans are the oppressors and that animals should unite for their liberation. Though he dies before the rebellion begins, his ideas ignite the animals’ desire for change, making him a symbol of revolutionary ideals and the critique of authoritarian leadership.