Propaganda And Manipulation In George Orwell's Animal Farm

Propaganda and manipulation are two key items in a dictatorship. Present throughout many countries and years, this had been translated into a story, mainly between two characters, Snowball and Napoleon. Arguably, both are equal manipulators, each having their own skills and technique of delivery. By looking at their methods and success in their task, Napoleon comes on top. Elimination of the enemy was something that greatly helped him in his campaign to the top and there he had sat comfortably.

Napoleon ruled with an iron fist, dictating over everyone and everything through fear, manipulation, and propaganda. He chose to speak through Squealer, somebody better with words than himself, and took to hiding from view with his sows, food, and comfort. On the other end, Snowball toiled in the fields with the other animals to bring prosperity to the years' harvest, so the animals would not starve throughout the winter. Snowball took lead in creating a space for everyone to take part in voting, helping and take part in group activities creating a community built on pride and bonds. While he still gives himself certain privileges over the others, Snowball used his knowledge and influence to, such as, create a

Values included in this goal were that no animal was to ever drink alcohol, wear clothing, sleep in beds or partake in anything characteristically assigned to the mindset of a human. Manipulation had begun to set in, and while the animals toiled in the fields, the pigs took up leadership roles and directing at the top were Snowball and Napoleon. Often used by the two of them, is the propaganda technique, blaming the enemy and creating promises that cannot be kept. Each of them is similar in the way that they have a vision for the farm, be it Animalism or a