Animal Farm
What is the significance of the cockerel who marches in front of Napoleon?
In The Animal Farm
In The Animal Farm
The cockerel is Napoleon's own private marching band, speaker of the house, ringmaster, announcer, and you can give whatever other name you like. The cockerel is a symbol of Napoleon's authority; it makes him feel important, whereas the dogs are a symbol of the power behind the power.
Animal Farm/ Chapter 8