When people feel separated from their wings of freedom, the wish to fly severs the chains of the powerful, leading to a rebellion. However, as one cruel leader is banished and equality seems to be nascent in the new society, power concentrates onto another faction waiting to emerge as tyrannical rulers. In Animal Farm, Mr. Jones is overthrown, and the pigs take his place. Although he is never the actual leader, Squealer holds the strongest influence over the animals, and without his constant remodeling of the truth, it would have been difficult for the pigs to gain and retain power.
The equality and happiness of all animals is Animal Farm’s ideal, but as time passes, wealth and the chance for a brighter future slowly become intangible. Squealer
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They serve as a light that points to a brighter future, preventing the animals from stumbling into the void of cruelty and selfishness; however, Squealer slowly dims the light, and the pigs embrace the malevolence they once opposed. First, the pigs gain the right to sleep in beds, breaking one of the commandments. As the animals begin to express their frustration and confusion, Squealer quickly takes control of the situation and implants a flawed logic into their minds. He twists the truth. Through this simple act, he instantly validates the commandment being altered. On its own, this doesn’t harm any animals, but the possibility of modifying commandments leads the pigs to change more of them. “No animal shall drink alcohol” becomes “no animal shall drink alcohol to excess,” and “no animal shall kill any other animal” becomes “no animal shall kill any other animal without cause.” The pigs further instill fear within the animals, suppressing the spirit of rebellion and sealing their mouths shut. The dystopian society that the animals had escaped slowly returns as their comrades are used and murdered for the benefit of those in