Napoleon (pig)

Napoleon is a character from George Orwell's allegorical novel "Animal Farm." He represents the rise of totalitarianism and the corruption of socialist ideals. Napoleon, a pig, leads the animal revolt against human farmers but quickly becomes a dictator, manipulating language and propaganda to control the other animals. He exemplifies power's tendency to corrupt, as he prioritizes his interests over the principles of equality and justice. The story critiques the betrayal of revolutionary ideals and the emergence of oppressive regimes, using Napoleon as a symbol of tyranny and the dangers of unchecked authority.