Animal Farm
Consider the importance of the minor characters?
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The minor characters represent the proletariat or lower social class working class of the story. Napoleon is able to manipulate these animals through his propaganda (via Squealer) and fear. The minor characters willingly give Napoleon his power.Without their content Napoleon ceases to be a leader of anything.Through the minor characters, Napoleon is able to wield his power (like killing the hens) and make the farm into his possession.