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 wh...
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