The character of Napoleon represents a good deal of evil in this piece. Do an Internet search about the real Napoleon (Bonaparte) and write down, in sentence format, two or three facts about him that are somewhat ironic.
* Make the connection clear for your readers, meaning, explain why it is ironic that the real Napoleon has certain traits or characteristics that the Napoleon in Animal Farm also has; what do these two characters have in common?
* Do you think that is why Orwell chose to name his character Napoleon?
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