that life could be any different from the hard work and deprivation they endure every day. Meanwhile, President Napoleon and his fellow pigs start walking on two legs and become indistinguishable from the humans they once fought so hard against.

In Animal Farm, Napoleon assumes two titles. Firstly, in Chapter Five, he becomes known as "our Leader, Comrade Napoleon" and, in Chapter Eight, Minimus, one of the pigs, writes an anthem in his honour. Napoleon has this anthem inscribed on the wall of the barn, next to the Seven Commandments, along with a portrait of himself.

In Chapter Nine, however, Napoleon takes a far more important title when he is elected the President of Animal Farm. It is important to note that Napoleon is the only candidate in the election and, unsurprisingly, wins "unanimously." From this point, Napoleon's authority is unquestionable and this is demonstrated by his first actions as President: he reveals further details of Snowball's so-called treachery and sells the injured Boxer to a horse slaughterer.

In Chapter 8, Napolean becomes reclusive and is seldom seen in public. When he does appear, a black cockerel announces his entrance before Napolean speaks. Napolean also begins to take on various titles. Orwell writes that Napolean is referred to as "our Leader, Comrade Napoleon." The pigs also give Napolean various titles such as "Father of All Animals, Terror of Mankind, Protector of the Sheep-fold, Ducklings’ Friend." Later on in the novella, Squealer even refers to Napolean as their "beloved Leader" while he explains why Boxer left in a van that said "knackers" on the side. Napolean's titles symbolize Stalin's cult of personality. Similar to Stalin, Napolean wishes to portray himself as an omniscient, benevolent leader. His titles give the animals the impression that he is their protector and friend. Ironically, Napolean is an enemy of the animals. He selfishly manipulates them into working long hours for his personal gain.

Once the animals have expelled Mr. Jones from the farm, Napoleon is known as "comrade," like everyone else. This name is not only designed to reflect the equality of all the animals on the farm, it is also suggestive of Russian society under the Bolsheviks.

As Napoleon's power grows, however, he is given a new title. In chapter six, for instance, he is referred to as "the Leader," an indication of his position at the top of the farm's hierarchy.

By chapter eight, Napoleon is now known as "our Leader, Comrade Napoleon," and is given other titles, including "Father of All Animals" and "Terror of Mankind." Minimus even composes a poem to celebrate Napoleon's characteristics and achievements.

Napoleon's formal titles, therefore, reflect his rise to absolute power. These titles are also reminiscent of Stalin's cult of personality which was a defining feature of his leadership in the Soviet Union.

Napoleon is formally called comrade.  This might seem like an unimportant point, but this title is very intentional.

If we trace the etymology of this word, we can see this point clearly.  The word, "comrade," comes from the Latin word, camera, which means chamber. Later the word comes to mean chamber mate.  The point is: the one you call comrade is an equal.  It is no wonder that within communism this became a common way to address people. 

Within Animal Farm, Napoleon is called comrade, because he wants to give the impression that he is one of them, even if he is completely taking advantage of them.

Here is a quote that shows Napoleon is addressed as comrade. Squealer makes an announcement to all the animals and offers the decree of Napoleon.  There is a note of formality. Here are the words of Squealer:

He announced that, by a special decree of Comrade Napoleon, Beasts of England had been abolished. From now onwards it was forbidden to sing it.

In Orwell's allegory for the communist Russian Revolution, Napoleon is the embodiment of complete dictatorial control in what was supposed to be a “populist” movement. He is the ultimate authority over the animal population on the farm, just as the Communist party leadership assumed absolute control over the rest of the Russian population once in power. In chapter 9, there must be a Presidential election among the farm animals, and “there was only one candidate, Napoleon, who was elected unanimously.”

Though he begins his ascent to power ostensibly as equal to the other animals, he clearly has the ambition to obtain complete control, as he does in a variety of manipulations and power grabs. Napoleon's ultimate rank as the absolute leader of the power structure on the farm is earned patiently but persistently. By the story's end, Napoleon has full authority over the lives of the other animals, much like Soviet leadership did in the years following the Bolshevik Revolution. Orwell satirically puts this hypocrisy on full display when we read his single commandment in chapter 10: “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”

Napoleon is the highest ranking animal on the farm and is referred to as "our Leader, Comrade Napoleon." After successfully usurping power and chasing Snowball off of the farm, Napoleon rules as the farm's dictator. As a dictator, Napoleon attains supreme authority on the farm and rules with absolute power. Napoleon employs Squealer and other high-ranking pigs to enforce his political agenda, which oppresses the other animals on the farm. Napoleon is portrayed as an unscrupulous, selfish leader, who is quick to execute any animal who disagrees with his political decisions. As the supreme leader of the farm, Napoleon enjoys the privilege of living in the farmhouse, wearing Mr. Jones's clothes, drinking liquor, and amassing wealth, while the other animals toil. Napoleon also gives himself the military decorations "Animal Hero, First Class" and "Animal Hero, Second Class," which enhance his image as Commander-in-Chief.