Role of Propaganda in Animal FarmThe novel Animal Farm is a well-known allegory written by George Orwell. As a satire of the Russian Revolution, Orwell depicts the rise of a cruel dictatorship and the mistreatment of the general population. Like the communist government in Russia, the Animal Farm government uses many tools of manipulation, including propaganda. Propaganda was used by the pigs throughout the book, deceiving many animals. As this story shows, propaganda can allow governments to bend people to any goal. By spreading positive messages about Napoleon, persuading the animals that Snowball is an enemy, and convincing the animals that they cannot survive without the pigs, the propaganda helped give rise to a vindictive and selfish totalitarian government. First using propaganda to persuade the animals. that Snowball was an enemy, Napoleon's rise to power began. Snowball was the only real threat to Napoleon assuming leadership. In the story, the two pigs were always at odds. The other animals were divided equally to support either Snowball or Napoleon. By spreading the rumor that Snowball was a traitor, Napoleon was able to drive Snowball from the farm and become the leader of Animal Farm with no one to oppose him. Napoleon, with the help of Squealer, turned all the animals against Snowball. Squealer, who was a master manipulator, played an important role in convincing the animals that Snowball was an enemy. Calling Snowball a "traitor", Squealer played on the animals' fear of humans and told them that Snowball had been a spy for humans. The animals believed Squealer and thought Snowball was just a problem on the farm. Later, they suspected that S...... middle of paper ...... fulfilled his responsibilities, then Jones would return. As a result, if pigs are not allowed to do what they want, then Animal Farm will not thrive or perform well. The effectiveness of the propaganda is evident through the rise of a despotic and tyrannical government in Animal Farm. Used as an effective tool of manipulation in the story, Animal Farm depicts the dangers of propaganda for an ignorant and gullible society. Orwell's story describes the actions that ultimately caused the collapse of an ideal utopian society. Orwell demonstrates the inhumanity and corruption of the Soviet system through the actions of Napoleon and Squealer. Animal Farm is a satire on the Russian Revolution, which accurately depicts the political actions of the Soviet government. Through his novel, Orwell warns readers of the dangers of skillfully used propaganda.