Comparative Essay of Snowball and Napoleon of the "Animal Farm" by George Orwell

Imagine living in a harmonious world where discriminations against classes cease to exist and everyone works hard toward the common good. George Orwell delineates a farm run by animals who attempt to establish one such society in his novel, Animal Farm. In the beginning of this political satire, the animals stage a rebellion and successfully overthrow their human owners. Though they are liberated, two pigs, Snowball and Napoleon emerge and struggle to take control. In comparing and contrasting their personalities, reactions toward others and visions, we can examine how they each influences the social structure of Animal Farm after the Rebellion.
Snowball is a very active, open and outspoken boar whose eloquence often mesmerizes the crowd. During the Battle of the Cowshed, he exhibits his talents in military affairs as a commander, and displays courage when he fights fiercely in the frontline, attacking Jones even after wounded by gunshot. …