Snowball (pig)

Snowball is a character from George Orwell's novella "Animal Farm," which is an allegorical tale about a group of farm animals who overthrow their human farmer. Snowball, a pig, emerges as a leader and is an advocate for education and innovation, representing the ideals of revolution and progress. He is intelligent and passionate about improving the farm, but he ultimately clashes with another pig, Napoleon, who seeks power for himself. Snowball’s expulsion from the farm symbolizes the betrayal of revolutionary ideals and the rise of authoritarianism. The story reflects on the dynamics of power, leadership, and the disparity between ideals and reality.