Betrayal and deception abound from "summary" of Animal Farm by George Orwell
The animals on Manor Farm had overthrown their human oppressors and established a new order where all animals were equal. However, it was not long before the pigs, who were the most intelligent among them, began to assert their dominance. Napoleon, the leader of the pigs, used deception to manipulate the other animals into following his orders. He employed Squealer, a persuasive and cunning pig, to spread lies and propaganda that justified the pigs' actions and maintained their control. Squealer convinced the other animals that the pigs needed special privileges in order to lead effectively, even though this went against the original principles of Animalism. The pigs lived in luxury while the other animals toiled away, oblivious to the betrayal that was taking place right under their noses. Napoleon also be...
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