The harsh reality of the animals' lives, with their reduced rations and increased work hours, contrasts sharply with the falsified statistics read out by Squealer. This manipulation of data is another form of control. Readers interested in the mechanics of dictatorship should consult an Animal Farm PDF. Orwell masterfully illustrates how a regime can convince a population that they are prosperous even as they starve. It is a dark exploration of the psychology of belief.