Since
the story is an allegorical tale of the Russian Revolution and the early years of the Soviet
Union,represents the dictator Joseph Stalin, who usurped power and ruled his nation with an iron
fist. Similar to Stalins motivation for usurping power, one could argue that Napoleon's
motivation is his inherent ambition as well as his desire to completely control his environment
and satisfy his ego.
Napoleon may also be motivated to enjoy the
opportunities and privileges that go along with having absolute authority, which explains why he
chasesfrom the farm and rules as a tyrant. With the help of his nine ferocious dogs and 's
manipulative propaganda techniques, Napoleon abolishes democracy and acts as the farm's
dictator. As the supreme leader of the farm, Napoleon proceeds to establish a cult of
personality, reserve special privileges for himself and the other pigs, and ruthlessly execute
political dissidents.
By examining Napoleon's actions as the farm's dictator,
one could argue that his primary motivation for gaining absolute power is to control his
environment, selfishly enjoy special privileges, and satisfy his massive
ego.
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