Though he represents the Soviet leader, Stalin, he is also the embodiment of all politicians having the similar character traits of deception, manipulation, and exploitation. He is superb not only in using wily tactics but also in manipulating minds through his deputy, Squealer, another clever pig.
By the end of the novel, Napoleon is successful in driving out all of his opponents from the animal farm. The Old Major is an old boar having large tusks. Orwell creates the Old Major to represent Karl Marx. It is because he is the originator of the Communist Revolution in Russia despite his untimely death before it. The writer treats this character with dignity, honor, and respect.
It is also clear that he wins the same respect from other animals. However, Orwell exposes some of his weaknesses. Snowball is a second class leader among the pigs. He works with Napoleon for the revolution. Also, he the chief thinker after the Old Major. He is not only intelligent but also very passionate about the welfare of his animal brothers. However, he is tricked by Napoleon as soon as Napoleon establishes his own superiority. Despite his oratory and eloquence, his cleverness proved second to Napoleon.
That is why he has to flee persecution at the hands of Napoleon. By the end of the novel, though he is missing, he becomes a scapegoat for whatever bad happens to animals on the farm.
Squealer is an agile and small pig, who is the propaganda secretary of Napoleon. He is very smart in using his tusks and legs as writing tools. He abuses the language for the good of his master. He creates and amends the slogans according to the situation after Napoleon establishes his supremacy over others. Measure ad performance.
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The hens - they bravely protest about their eggs being taken. Mollie - a horse that is happy to be ruled by humans. Moses - Jones' pet raven, also a preacher. The young pigs - they speak out against Napoleon and are executed as a result.
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