andcontrol the animals by cultivating anof fear, spreading propaganda, altering the Seven
Commandments to coincide with their current political agenda, and enacting laws that oppress
other animals.
After usurping power, Napoleon immediately cancels Sunday
assemblies and intimidates the other animals by surrounding himself with nine ferocious dogs at
all times. Napoleon then employs Squealer to spread propaganda and manipulate language to
control the animals. Squealer bolsters support for Napoleon by continually portraying him as a
selfless leader who works tirelessly to improve the standard of living on the farm. He depicts
Napoleon as a war hero, alters historical facts, portraysas an enemy, and strikes fear into the
animals by continually reminding them of Mr. Jones's tyrannical reign. Squealer also alters the
Seven Commandments to coincide with Napoleon's current political agenda and creates false
statistics to make it seem like the farm is...
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