Animal Farm Comrades Analysis

Comrades of Animal Farm, for the past centuries we animals have been maltreated, restricted of any freedoms or rights whatsoever, and dominated unfairly by the villainous human race whom we despise most. We have been merely living under the tyrannical rule of those who take but do not give. Yet, despite all of our successful attempts to thwart the infiltration of these so-called animals, we have never tasted true freedom nor liberty. We have been waiting patiently for the entirety of our lives to be given the opportunity in which we can determine what is best for us on an individual level. The time has finally come where you, an animal of Animal Farm, must make a choice; a choice must be made for who will be the one to continue to lead us on

to the path of prosperity and to guide us using the fundamentals of animalism. It is now between a glorious and right-minded leader or an optimistic yet unrealistic dreamer to do exactly this.

It is now that we must choose either to take on the ways of the vile and antagonistic human species or to restore the idea of animalism. The latter is exactly what has been presented by one of our very own comrades, Napoleon. The combination of both his dashing personality and his extensive cerebral capabilities is one to truly admire. His sole purpose in life, to help you, me, and every animal on the farm, stands strong to this day. This is exactly why I, Matthew Pork, stand before you today with utmost pleasure to tell you why Napoleon is in fact the leader Animal Farm needs.

First and foremost, I wish to remind you that Napoleon is very intelligent and has the proper mindset and characteristics to be a leader. It is known that pigs in general are indeed smart and can “think round every difficulty” (27). They modified the tools so that we could be productive and efficient to finish the season with a plentiful harvest, led the rebellion against Mr. Jones, and even helped restore at least some order to the farm after the revolution. This is exactly what Napoleon has helped do on the farm. His dedication without a doubt should be more acknowledged than it is being now. While the cat sat around and Mollie frolicked around the farm,

Napoleon was one of the few animals who worked to implement Old Major’s ideas into our farm from the very start. What distinguishes Napoleon apart from the other pigs, however, is his personality. Many describe Napoleon as “rather fierce looking” and also as having a “reputation for getting his own way” (16). Animal Farm needs a leader with courage and boldness who is not afraid to stand up for their beliefs. We do not need a weak leader but a strong one like Napoleon who can make his own decisions. After the farm was taken over, his leadership skills were put into effect and could be seen by all animals. He led the animals to fetch the materials to rewrite the words “Manor Farm” to “Animal Farm,” and did many other little acts that showed how much he truly cares for all of us animals and the farm itself. You may argue that Napoleon was not present during the Battle of Cowshed, but he was not being a coward. He was perhaps helping to train the puppies that he took in so graciously or brainstorming and planning to boost food production on the farm. If anyone was a coward, it was Snowball who was barely shot yet still had the audacity to run away. Napoleon did not take part in the actual battle itself but helped send out pigeons to spread the word of the rebellion. If this is not enough, when can we ever be satisfied? We have to look at the bright side and realize that he did help the war effort and was dedicated the entire time despite the lack of his physical presence just like we still look up to Old Major. While you may think Snowball is a great speaker, he is “not considered to have the same depth of character” (16). Only Napoleon is strong and powerful, and he is decisive and not afraid to say what has to be said in order to do what has to be done. We animals need a leader who is nothing but this.
Next, Napoleon knows what is best for us animals and always puts others over himself.

Upon us winning the rebellion against Mr. Jones, Napoleon’s very first instinct when we were all pointlessly distracted by the milk was to have everyone march right down to the field to tend to the harvest. He exclaimed, “Never mind the milk, comrades! That will be attended to. The harest is more important” (26). From the beginning, Napoleon has made it his priority to serve us and ensure our survival. Now, you may argue that the milk disappeared when everyone went to the field, but should we be foolishly focusing on five buckets of replenishable milk? When everyone else is doing their jobs including Napoleon, why are we making it a job to focus on the petty, minor incidents on the farm such as the milk? We should be working and appreciating what Napoleon has done for Animal Farm, not taking it for granted. Besides, it was later cleared up that the milk was to be used in the mash of all of the pigs, not just Napoleon. He could have been easily persuaded by the other pigs to take the milk. And remember, he and the other pigs helped to milk the cows so they should deserve a reward. Also at the beginning of the revolution, Napoleon was generous enough to serve every animal double their regular rations including extra biscuits for the dogs. He does not lead for the purpose of power but for the purpose of prosperity. These are the actions of Napoleon that make him a great

leader.