To answer this
question, take a look at Chapter Five. According to the narrator,takes a look at the detailed
plans for the windmill and then urinates all over them before silently walking out.
This is a powerfully symbolic act. By urinating on the plans, Napoleon makes it clear
that he feels nothing but contempt for the building of the windmill. He sees no value or point
in its construction and will not support it.
Moreover, this is also an act of
defiance and domination over . Napoleon is showing that he will not back down or be convinced by
Snowball's plan nor will he let Snowball take control of the farm's direction.
Later in the chapter, Napoleon further expresses his contempt for the windmill by
arguing in favor of increased food production and against the construction of the windmill. He
also coins the slogan, "Vote for Napoleon and the full manger." Napoleon's contempt
cannot be clearer and this sets the scene for his expulsion of Snowball later
on.
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