Napoleon becomes dictator from "summary" of Animal Farm by George Orwell
After the rebellion against Mr. Jones, the pigs, led by Napoleon, slowly began to take control of the farm. Napoleon, along with the other pigs, started making decisions without consulting the other animals. They justified this by claiming that they were the cleverest animals on the farm and therefore knew what was best for everyone. As time went on, Napoleon's power grew, and he started to manipulate the other animals through fear and propaganda. Napoleon used Squealer to spread lies and distort the truth to make himself look like a hero. He gradually changed the seven commandments to suit his own needs and to justify his actions. Napoleon also created a secret police force made up of dogs that he had trained since they were puppies. This force intimidated and silenced any animal that dared to question Napoleon's authority. As Napoleon consolidated his power, he became more and more like a dictator. He made all the decisions on the farm without any input from the other animals. He lived in luxury while the other animals worked tirelessly to support him. Napoleon even went as far as to trade with humans, something that was strictly forbidden in the early days of the rebellion. The other animals began to realize that they were no better off under Napoleon's rule than they had been under Mr. Jones. However, they were too scared to speak out against him for fear of the consequences. Napoleon's reign of terror continued unchecked, and the farm descended into chaos and misery. Under Napoleon's dictatorship, the ideals of equality and freedom that had inspired the rebellion were completely forgotten. The animals' hopes for a better life were crushed under Napoleon's iron fist. They had exchanged one tyrant for another, and their dreams of a utopian society had been shattered. Napoleon's dictatorship serves as a chilling reminder of how power can corrupt even the noblest of intentions. It is a cautionary tale of the dangers of unchecked authority and the importance of remaining vigilant against tyranny.
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