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Animal Farm: Character Analysis of
Napoleon
Animal Farm: Character Analysis of Napoleon
by: George Orwell Book Review by George Lacy Mrs. Spain Fall '96
"Napoleon was a large rather fierce looking Berkshire boar," that was spoiled and always got his
way. He was the only pig of the kind on the farm. Napoleon was a great rival to Snowball.
Snowball was very outspoken while Napoleon was very secretive and did not talk much.
Napoleon and Snowball prepare for the Rebellion in a very similar manner, and have many
goals alike. Old Major's vision was important to both Napoleon and Snowball and develop his
ideas into a plan. The society was to be set-up after the Rebellion. Napoleon's plan benefits
himself while Snowball's are benefiting to all the animals. After the Rebellion Napoleon takes
charge of the milk and the apples, at this time the plan that benefits him is put into action.
Napoleon does not take part in the activities for the animals. As part of Napoleon's plan he
disagrees with Snowball on most of the issues. Napoleon is a secretive plotter that works
behind the scenes and someday plans to eliminate Snowball as a rival. For example he secretly
trained the guard dogs in secret, keeping them completely hidden from view. Napoleon was also
very good at developing support for his ideas, after meetings he would talk to the other animals
one on one and "psychologically brainwash" them. He is very kiniving in his ways to get more
power and is always trying to discredit and undermine the other animals. One time he urinated
on Snowball's plans for the windmill. Napoleon's sense of timing is keen and this is very useful
is his quest for more power. At just the right time he implies that Snowball's teachings are not
beneficial to the other animals. Then the time comes when Napoleon has to carry out the rest of
his plan, getting rid of Snowball. But by the time the animals realize what is going on Napoleon
has taken control and is ready for any objections. Napoleon eventually gains total power and
symbolizes a despotic ruler. In this book Napoleon represents "Stalin and his counterpart in the
Russian Revolution. Napoleon always has to have the best produce, best quarters, whiskey,
and clothing. He distracts the other animals from the fact that he is modifying the original Animal
Farm visions. He ruthlessly kills anyone who protests his actions. He keeps the animals working
long hours at immense projects like building the windmill and a new school. Napoleon keeps the
animals busy for one reason, so they don't think about what is happening to them and their
lives. He also had the animals give him credit for every good thing that happens to them. Then
Napoleon decides he needs a scapegoat and of course he chooses Snowball. Napoleon
character does not change throughout the novel, he is greedy and always gets his way. And he
also wants more and more because he has a never ending greed

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