How Does Napoleon Use Propaganda In Animal Farm

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In George Orwell’s novel Animal Farm, It shows different forms of propaganda that Napoleon used for his election as the leader of Animal Farm. In Orwell's novel, the animals break free from the ruling of people and they develop their own way of life in Animal Farm. Napoleon uses the following types of propaganda to take over the farm. Napoleon uses fear to win the election for the role of leader.”At this there was a terrible baying sound outside, and nine enormous dogs wearing brass-studded collars came bounding into the barn”(67). Napoleon had snowball chased out of the farm by scary dogs Snowball was afraid of the dogs so he ran away and never came back.Another way Napoleon used fear was when he used the dogs as enforcement.”The four young pigs who had protested when Napoleon abolished the meetings raised their voices timidly , but they were silenced by the dogs”(76).Napoleon does not let the animals speak their minds unless it agrees with his rules. Even though pigs are superior,they still do not get to input their opinions. …show more content…

Napoleon and Squealer lied to the farm animals” Comrades! He cried. “You do not imagine ,I hope, that we pigs are doing this in a spirit of selfishness and privilege”(ch.3). Squealer is lying to the animals by saying that every animal the pigs do not like the milk and apples and that they are doing it for the good of the farm.” I trust that every animal here appreciates the sacrifice that comrade Napoleon has made in taking this extra labour upon himself”(ch6). Squealer is trying to trick the animals into thinking Napoleon in doing so much work but in reality, they animals are doing all the