Animal Farm
... the animals achieving some level of literacy. They also begin a flag-raising ritual on Sundays, which is also a day of rest for them. The Animalism revolution seems to have a very promising beginning. Unfortunately, Napoleon, who "has a reputation for getting his own way," with the help of Squealer and his persuasive speaking powers, see an opportunity to propel themselves to a position of power and live like kings with servants at their beck and call. So when Napoleon drives off Snowball he gets rid of his only competition as well as the only animal who is smart enough to organize a revolt against him. Napoleon takes control by abolishing the Sunday flag-raising ritual and weekly debates, thus taking away freedom of speech from the other animals. Of course, a lot of the animals feel dismay and are even fearful because of Napoleon’s killer-dog brute squad, but it becomes Squealer’s job to smooth things over. Just like the smooth-talking politicians in the human world. Driven by his greed and thirst for power Napoleon takes advantage of the ignorance of the other animals. When Napoleon announces that Animal Farm will begin trading with the men in order to get more money to finish the windmill, the animals think they remember Old Major speaking against human habits like trade. Squealer convinces the animals that they are o...