Question

How does the characterization of Napoleon reveal the author’s purpose?

It illustrates that Napoleon is becoming more and more like a dictator.
It suggests that Napoleon is growing more confident and comfortable as leader.
It demonstrates that Napoleon is working harder than usual to succeed.
It shows that Napoleon is slowly losing control over the farm and the animals.

Answer 1

It illustrates that Napoleon is becoming more and more like a dictator.

Orwell characterizes Napoleon as increasingly authoritarian—expelling Snowball, using the dogs as a secret police, rewriting the commandments, and exploiting propaganda—to satirize how revolutionary ideals can be corrupted into tyranny (a critique of Stalinism and totalitarian rule).