In George Orwell's Animal Farm, power is a central theme that is depicted through the pigs, Napoleon and Snowball. In the beginning, the animals overthrow the human farmer Mr. Jones and believe they will establish a society where all animals are equal. However, the pigs soon start exploiting their power over the other animals. Napoleon uses violence and fear to establish himself as the sole leader, eliminating any opposition by getting rid of Snowball. As time passes, Napoleon consolidates his power further and rules as an absolute dictator. He institutes new commandments and changes the original principles of Animalism to suit himself. By the end,