napoleon

• Who emerges as a corrupt opportunist in the novella?

  Napoleon
• What role does Napoleon play in the early meetings of the new state?

  He is always present but contributes nothing
• What does Napoleon show no interest in regarding Animal Farm?

  In the strength of Animal Farm itself
• What is the only project Napoleon undertakes with enthusiasm?

  The training of a litter of puppies
• Why does Napoleon train the puppies?

  For his own good, to create a private army
• What do the puppies become for Napoleon?

  His own private army or secret police
• How does Napoleon impose his will on others?

  Through the violent means of the puppies
• Who is Napoleon in "Animal Farm" modeled after?

  Joseph Stalin
• What does Napoleon represent in a broader sense?

  Political tyrants throughout human history
• Who is Napoleon's namesake?

  French general Napoleon Bonaparte
• What democratic principles did Napoleon Bonaparte betray?

  Principles on which he rode to power
• How does Orwell's portrayal of Napoleon reflect on dictators?

  It shows universality of tyrannical behavior
• What can be detected in Napoleon's behavior?

  Lying and bullying tactics of totalitarian leaders
• Name one totalitarian leader mentioned in the text.

  Josip Tito
• What is the significance of Orwell's fable according to the text?

  It illustrates the universality of political tyranny
• How does Napoleon's character relate to historical dictators?

  He embodies traits of various dictators
• Which century saw a particular frequency of political tyrants?

  Twentieth century
• What does the text imply about the nature of dictators?

  They often arise in various historical contexts
• What critical terms are used to describe totalitarian leaders in the text?

  Sharply critical terms
• What type of animal is Napoleon in the story?

  Berkshire boar
• How is Napoleon described in terms of his personality?

  He is fierce-looking and not much of a talker
• What does Napoleon's reputation for getting his own way suggest about his character?

  He will have significant influence on the farm
• What does Napoleon's description foreshadow about his role in the novella?

  • He will accrue more power
  • He will influence the farm's dynamics
  • His character is central to the plot
• What does Napoleon's breed signify about his uniqueness on the farm?

  He is the only Berkshire on the farm
• "Napoleon was a large, rather fierce-looking Berkshire boar, the only Berkshire on the farm, not much of a talker, but with a reputation for getting his own way."
• How does Napoleon's character parallel historical figures?

  He parallels Stalin and alludes to Napoleon Bonaparte
• What does the mention of Napoleon being the only Berkshire imply about the themes of the novella?

  Corruption of Stalinism is not unique to one place
• What does the origin of the Berkshire breed suggest about Napoleon's character?

  It suggests an association with Englishness
• How does the description of Napoleon contribute to the overall themes of power and corruption in the novella?

  It highlights the inevitability of power struggles
• Who is credited for every successful achievement on the farm?

  Comrade Napoleon
• What do the hens attribute to Napoleon's leadership?

  Their egg production
• How do the cows express their gratitude towards Napoleon?

  By praising the taste of the water
• How does Napoleon's leadership style compare to Stalin's?

  Both develop a cult of personality
• What happens to Napoleon's popularity by Chapter 7?

  It becomes unquestionable
• What does Napoleon do when something goes wrong on the farm?

  He blames others
• What specific failure is mentioned in relation to Napoleon's blame-shifting?

  The failure of the windmill
• Why is Napoleon's image important to him?

  It helps maintain his power
• “It had become usual to give Napoleon the credit for every successful achievement and every stroke of good fortune. You would often hear one hen remark to another, ‘Under the guidance of our Leader, Comrade Napoleon, I have laid five eggs in six days’; or two cows, enjoying a drink at the pool, would exclaim, ‘Thanks to the leadership of Comrade Napoleon, how excellent this water tastes!’”
• What does Napoleon frequently grant himself?

  Titles
• How do other animals contribute to Napoleon's image?

  By giving him titles