Which character serves as a philosophical voice among the animals questioning the changes in society?

Benjamin is the character that serves as the philosophical voice among the animals, often questioning the changes that occur within their society throughout the story. His cynical and skeptical perspective allows him to see through the propaganda and manipulation happening on the farm, especially as the leadership shifts from the original ideals of Animalism to a more oppressive regime under the pigs. Unlike the others, who tend to accept the changes or blindly follow, Benjamin remains critical and aware, often reflecting on the futility of the animals' hopes for a better life.

In contrast, Boxer is depicted as the hardworking and loyal consumer of the ruling pigs' rhetoric, and he embodies the blind trust in leadership that ultimately leads to his downfall. Clover, while concerned for her fellow animals, lacks the sharp insight that Benjamin possesses, often following the crowd without questioning deeper implications. Moses, a character who spreads stories of a promised utopia (Sugarcandy Mountain), distracts the animals from their present struggles rather than critically engaging with the realities of their situation. Thus, Benjamin stands out as the voice of reason and skepticism amid a society that is rapidly losing its original ideals.