The Pigs (Napoleon, Squealer)

In George Orwell's "Animal Farm," Napoleon and Squealer represent figures of authority and manipulation. Napoleon, a pig, symbolizes a dictatorial leader who consolidates power through fear and propaganda. Squealer, also a pig, acts as Napoleon’s mouthpiece, spreading misleading information to justify actions and suppress dissent. Together, they illustrate how leaders can exploit language and control to maintain dominance, often betraying the original ideals of equality to serve their own interests. Their characters highlight the dangers of authoritarianism and the ways propaganda can manipulate public perception and silence opposition.