The development and use of power and authority are two of the fundamental concepts that inhabit humanity. The two novels “Animal Farm” and “Lord of the Flies” both have main characters who uniquely manifest these attributes. Napoleon and Jack approach discipline in a dictorial manner using intimidation, propaganda and fear while Snowball and Ralph apply a more democratic method when dealing with animals. Napoleon and Snowball have different techniques and values ​​on how leadership should be conducted in life. This also applies in "Lord of the Flies" in the conflict between Ralph and Jack. Throughout the novel it is evident that the theme between Democracy and Dictatorship is always present. Animal Farm is a perfect example of this. In the novel, Snowball's method was very democratic and he believed that everyone should have an equal and fair chance to participate in managing the concerns of agricultural society. At the beginning of the novel they set a specific time when they would gather in a parliament-like meeting. They discussed things that needed to be done on the farm. Before each meeting with the lawyer they all sang "The Beasts of England", a tune that represented the freedom they had gained by forcing Mr. Jones, the human owner of the farm, to flee. They established a new fundamental government called Animalism, the new ruling authority that was to be followed. It was extremely important to enforce these laws so that no deviations occurred. However, throughout the novel, the following rules were often changed to suit the pig's political point of view. The Seven Commandments1. Anything that goes on two legs is an enemy.2. Anything that goes on four legs or has wings is a...... middle of paper......Essay&disableHighlighting=true&prodId=CIC&action=e&windowstate=normal&catId=&documentId=GALE%7CEJ2111200115&mode=view&userGroupName=ko_pl_portal&jsid=bba238f499d0cb7fd9e6b365 48e0e153 Spitz , David. "Power and Authority: An Interpretation of Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'." The Antioch Review 30.1 (Spring 1970): 21-33. Rpt. in Contemporary Literary Criticism. Ed. Roger Matuz and Cathy Falk. vol. 58. Detroit: Gale Research, 1990. Literature Resource Center. Network. 9 June 2011.pl_portal&it=r&p=LitRC&sw=w>William, S and Jr Brockington. "Animal Farm". EBSCO Publishing Service selection page. Salem Press and Web. June 9 2011. .