SQUEALER Gurshan,Manveer MAJOR DETAILS OF CHARACTER Squealer uses his speech to manipulate the audience. Squealer used lots of different vocabulary and false facts to confuse the uneducated and influence the others. Squealer is very loyal to his leader Napoleon. He was know as a “brilliant talker” It was said that Squealer could turn black into white. SIMILARITIES/DIFFERENCES TO OTHERS The difference between Squealer and the other is his gift of manipulating others with his speech. Squealer and the pigs are similar to the humans because they all want to take control of the animals. Squealer is also different from the other animals because he lives and luxury and does not have many things to worry about. CONNECTIONS WITH HISTORY Squealer represents propaganda. Propaganda is a form of communication aimed towards influencing the attitude of the community by presenting only one side of the argument. He was known as Stalin's propaganda. This is an example of a Soviet propaganda attack on the US -Here is Uncle Sam in he ring of nuclear bomb switches and from the loudspeaker it is said that “Soviet Union offers to stop nuclear weapon tests”. VISUALS THAT RELATE This picture shows that the pigs resemble the humans. VISUALS THAT RELATE 2 SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS Towards the other animals Squealer contributed some encouraging words that kept them working and motivated. By always manipulating their thought process, using short slogans, songs and mottos. He tells citizens about the major events going on in the farm, but everything is told how Napoleon would like everyone to hear it. Squealer acts as if he is a newspaper. ULTIMATE FATE Squealer ended up resembling the humans. The story ended with Napoleon being the leader and Squealer being his sidekick. As they engaged in human activities the other animals could not tell the difference between the pigs and the humans. CRITICISM FROM INTERNET Squealer was known as a sycophants, boot licker, or a yes man towards Napoleon. Sycophant is a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage. SOURCES www.shmoop.com www.sparknotes.com www.wikipedia.com www.clifssnotes.com www.studymode.com www.markedbyteachers.com www.essayforum.com www.novelguide.com