Why Did The Pigs Gain Control

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The pigs achieved control by reinforcing the idea that they were the only animals who could properly lead the farm, separating themselves as the ´brains’. This then leads the pigs, and even the other animals, into believing that they are above others. For example, the pigs would make every decision while the others did the heavy lifting as Illustrated in the quote “The pigs did not actually work, but directed and supervised the others. With their superior knowledge it was natural that they should assume the leadership”. This shows how the pigs made the farm animals believe that it was only natural for the pigs to make all the decisions. Then as the novel progressed, no one was shocked when the pigs began to to receive more and more food and

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