Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Why is Napoleon a bad leader in Animal Farm?

In s
novel, more than any other character,embodies the idea that power corrupts. He is a bad leader
because he is selfish, manipulative, and power-hungry. Because we learn little of the backstory
leading up to the revolution, we can only speculate about the why behind Napoleons poor
leadership. That is,does not tell us if Napoleon was a more community-spirited pig when he was
just one more oppressed farm animal among many. Once he gained a leadership position, however,
the pig clearly enjoyed its benefits.

As he became more interested in
building himself up, he also decided that meant tearing others downthus the exile of . His own
insecurity and suspicion that others would do exactly the same motivate him to suppress dissent.
The idea of a healthy democracy in which different points of view are evaluated does not appeal
to him. Consolidating control and enforcing his dominance, such as with the violent canine
corps, becomes an end in itself. The constant vigilance he must exert in securing his position
leaves Napoleon no time to apply to effective leadership.

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