Revolutions fail when they result only in a change of tyrants. In Animal Farm, George Orwell proves this lesson through the corrupt actions of Napoleon. By separating himself from others, spreading propaganda and using fear and intimidation, Napoleon successfully rose to become a tyrant.
By creating a hierarchy, Napoleon successfully separated himself, and the pigs, from all other animals. Letting the pigs, sleep on beds and live in farmhouses is an example of separation between themselves and all other animals. This decision by Napoleon was made to show that the pigs were more deserving, then all the other animals. Another example of separation is that Napoleon was called leader. This separation was made to make all other animals seem inferior to Napoleon. The pigs taking all the milk and apples for themselves was another example of the pigs utter disregard for the other animals. This separation creates a Jones' like hierarchy where Napoleon replaces Jones.
Additionally, Napoleon used propaganda, mainly through Squealer, to further his tyrannical rule. Squealer, a pig who could turn black…show more content… The threat of Jones returning always was a great way for Napoleon to get himself out of trouble. This threat appealed to the animals biggest fear and guaranteed obedience from the animals. Napoleons group of dogs kept order by barking and attacking Napoleons enemies. These enemies were coerced by the dogs to give false confessions, making Napoleon seem pure in the eyes of the animals. When all else failed Napoleons use of fear and intimidation preserved his rule.
Napoleons sly tactics allowed him to gain, and keep, control of the farm. Napoleon used separation, propaganda and intimidation to elevate himself to supreme leader. The other animals who failed to see through his actions were manipulated by him. In the end, Napoleons corrupt behaviors prove the failures of old majors
