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George Washington's Leadership In Animal Farm

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In the book, Animal Farm, the pigs are poor leaders because they are controlling, dismissive, and deceptive to the additional animals on the farm. They only care about what happened to them and feel they are better than the other animals on the farm. Unlike the pigs in Animal Farm, George Washington was an impressive leader who had extraordinary leadership skills. George Washington embodies the characteristics of strong leadership because he was honest, respectful, and brave.
Washington was very honest to the people unlike the pigs in Animal Farm who continuously lie to the other animals. When the animals found out that Boxer was being sent to the knacker, Squealer covered it up by saying, “The van had previously been the property of the knacker, and has been bought by the veterinary surgeon, who had not yet painted the old name out yet” (Orwell 74). Squealer tried to lie and push the idea that Boxer was still being sent to an animal hospital for help instead of telling them they …show more content…

After the Battle of the Windmill, the animals noticed that, “As they approached the farm Squealer, who had unaccountably been absent during the fighting, came skipping towards them” (Orwell 63). Squealer going missing during the battle demonstrates how he aspired for himself to be safe and let the other animals fight it out. Running away from the battle and letting the other animals deal with it is being cowardly, not brave. In 1777, Washington lead “surprise attacks and victories at Trenton and Princeton” (Trees). Washington lead people into a battle for the good of the rest of the country even though he knew the risks to himself. Being brave means ready to endure danger or pain and that is exactly what Washington did. The pigs in Animal Farm are cowards when it comes to doing tasks that they fear and do not lead the other animals. However, Washington rose to the occasion and displayed great

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