Squealer

Squealer is part of the trio of pigs who create the principles of Animalism, along with Napoleon and Snowball.

He is described as a “small fat pig [...] with very round cheeks, twinkling eyes, nimble movements and a shrill voice” (p. 9). We are also repeatedly told that is a brilliant talker, able to convince anyone of anything, as he can even “...turn black into white” (p. 9).  

Throughout the story, Squealer speaks for the pigs (especially Napoleon). Whenever the pigs do something that may be viewed as unfair or controversial, Squealer makes his rounds on the farm and tells stories meant to convince the animals that the new rule is for the best for everyone.

Later on, Squaler begins to manipulate the animals, changing their memories of events that have previously happened by telling new stories that ev...