The Leading Position Of Power In George Orwell's Animal Farm

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In 1932, Adolf Hitler slowly gained power over Germany, becoming the country’s chancellor, and eventually head of the government and armed forces. He used his position of power to manipulate the citizens of Germany and used propaganda to his advantage. He was the leader of his country, and his followers were faced with the ultimatum of death or loyalty. In George Orwell’s novella, Animal Farm, Napoleon rises to lead the entire farm; using his own methods of propaganda and administration over the animals. Like Hitler, he uses his leading position to scare his followers into fidelity. The characters Squealer, Boxer and Napoleon are each used to demonstrate the differences and impacts that come with leaders and followers. Orwell uses his characters