In the aftermath of the rebellion against Mr. Jones, Snowball and Napoleon emerge as the predominant figureheads-yet it is Napoleon who eventually consolidates and assumes power as unquestioned leader. Snowball, now banished from the farm, goes on to assume a newer and possibly more powerful role. Describe the differences between Snowball and Napoleon. What actions taken by Napoleon ensured his ascension to power and "victory" over Snowball? Why does Snowball play so heavily in the decisions and actions on Manor Farm even after he's no longer there?
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Napoleon became powerful only because of the nine puppies he raised to become his personal guards. His statements were also unopposed by no one after Snowball ran away. To make Snowball run, he even framed him to sabotaging the windmill and pinning him as a threat. Napoleon assumes control over the farm to make sure Snowball doesn't return.
ReplyDeleteI agree completely with this.
DeleteNapoleon ordered the construction of the windmill, which had been designed by Snowball and which he had opposed vigorously, so as to show the animals that he could be just as inventive as Snowball. Other animals are told it was Napoleon's idea, but Snowball stole it. When the primitive windmill collapses due to Napoleon's poor planning after a storm, a reference to Stalin's backward approach to the Five-Year Plans, he blames Snowball and starts a wave of terror.
ReplyDeleteI agree since Napoleon just wanted to frame Snowball to gain even more support for himself. The animals were all terrified with Snowball on the run.
Deleteall i can say to that is..... Napoleon is jelous and afraid the snowball can be a better leader than he can
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DeleteSnowball was still interested in a democratic society. He was a great speaker and was able to win most of the animals over. Napoleon wasn't a good speaker and had to resort to the dogs to fill the animals with fear of objecting to his rule. He basically brainwashed the animals. After Snowball was banished Napoleon blamed everything that went bad on Snowball.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. The animals were too stupid to see the flaws with Napoleon's coercions and went along with him. The dogs are the violent means of reaching his goals.
Deletethe animals fear for their lives due to the fact that Napoleon has the dogs as guards. he frames Snowball and gains the other animals trust. he also plays with their lives during the fight scene. as the other animals fight and die for him he does nothing......
ReplyDeleteThis is how I veiw the situation as well.
DeleteNapolean had animals to back him up and Snowball never had anybody to back him up , Napolean wanted to be the only leader so they ran snowball off. Snowball actually was an example to the other animals because he got ran off and that was an example to show the other animals what not to do.
ReplyDeleteSnowball was smarter as far as ideas. Napoleon was just power hungry and didn't care about the animals.
ReplyDeleteNapolean wanted tobe the only leader so they ran snowball of the farm. And Napolean had animals to back him up to terrify snowball
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