They were the most authoritative and manipulated the others into following them through promises of benefit if they followed.
This is the typical technique for bad dictators.
Chapter 2
five and six
They had the power to lead.
No, Mollie does not play a direct role in helping the pigs maintain power in "Animal Farm." She prioritizes her own comfort over the principles of the farm and eventually leaves to live a luxurious life elsewhere, showing her disinterest in the politics of the farm and the pigs' power struggles.
The pigs were the supervisors in Animal Farm.
Educating everyone on the farm can lead to empowerment and a more informed community. However, in Chapter 9 of Animal Farm, this could create divisions and power struggles among the animals, as seen with the pigs taking advantage of their knowledge to manipulate the others. It ultimately depends on how education is used and shared within the community.
the pigs
In Chapter 8 of "Animal Farm," the sixth commandment originally stated "No animal shall kill any other animal." The commandment is changed to "No animal shall kill any other animal without cause." This alteration marks the beginning of the pigs' subtle manipulation of the commandments to justify their actions and consolidate their power.
Chapter 3 of "Animal Farm" focuses on the initial successes of the animals after the rebellion. The pigs, particularly Snowball and Napoleon, take charge of organizing the farm's operations and educating the other animals. They establish the principles of Animalism, emphasize teamwork, and work on improving productivity, but disparities begin to emerge as the pigs assume leadership roles and begin to enjoy privileges. Tensions rise as the pigs start to manipulate the farm's resources for their benefit, setting the stage for future conflicts.
The pigs in the book "Animal Farm" use manipulative and persuasive language to control and deceive the other animals on the farm. They often use slogans, propaganda, and doublespeak to maintain power and justify their actions.
They moved to the farm house
The meeting with Old Major stated a "revolution" on the farm. After his death, his way of thinking became reality and two other pigs drove Mr. Jones off the farm, which gave them the power.