The rise of dictatorship can happen gradually from "summary" of Animal Farm by George Orwell by George Orwell
The animals on Manor Farm had long been oppressed by the humans who lived there. They were overworked, underfed, and treated cruelly by the farmer, Mr. Jones. One day, they decided they had had enough and rose up against their human oppressors, driving them off the farm for good. After the rebellion, the animals came together to create a set of rules for themselves to live by. These rules were meant to ensure that all animals were treated fairly and that no one would ever be oppressed again. At first, things seemed to be going well. The animals worked together to rebuild the farm and establish a new way of life for themselves. However, as time passed, things began to change. Some animals started to believe that they were more important than others, and that they deserved special treatment. The pigs, who were the smartest animals on the farm, took it upon themselves to make decisions for the rest of the animals. At first, their decisions seemed to be in the best interest of everyone. But as the pigs gained more power, they became corrupt....
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