Benjamin the donkey is the cynic who sees the truth but refuses to act until it is too late. His character poses a difficult question about the responsibility of the individual in the face of injustice. By accessing the story through an Animal Farm PDF or similar digital format, you can focus on these character studies. Benjamin represents the dangers of disengagement, a lesson that is incredibly pertinent in modern democracy. Orwell urges us not to be silent witnesses to the erosion of our rights.