Inevitably, the farm is failing due to lack of an efficient and methodical system. Food supply was decreasing rapidly while "starvation seemed to stare them in the face". Consumed by pride, Napoleon tries to conceal this fact from the outside world, fearing it may destroy his reputation and satisfy the rumours that were developing surrounding Animal Farm, stating that Napoloeon was failing as a leader and could never achieve to overthrow the human race. After this incident, Napoleon "rarely appeared in public" and when he did it was almost in a "ceremonial manner", this reveals Napoleons exaggerated sense of his own importance and ability, he views himself almost as godlike. He also believes he has an unlimited power over the animals regardless
