Final answer:
Napoleon is considered special by the other pigs in 'Animal Farm' due to his excellent speeches and persuasive abilities, which aligns with his ability to manipulate and control the farm.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question poses why the pigs in George Orwell's novel, 'Animal Farm', want Napoleon to be seen as special. What the question seems to get at is an exploration of the character dynamics within Orwell's allegorical narrative. The answer is not directly related to Napoleon's physical strength, kind nature, or age. Instead, in the context of 'Animal Farm', the pigs wish to elevate Napoleon due to his ability to control and manipulate the other animals, which is closest to option b) due to his excellent speeches and persuasive abilities. In the novel, Napoleon uses propaganda to control the flow of information on the farm and uses Squealer, another pig, to persuade the animals that Napoleon's leadership is essential.
Napoleon's character is more of an allegory for leadership in a totalitarian state, rather than a reflection on the historical figure of Napoleon Bonaparte. Although the passage provided refers to the historical Napoleon, the student's question is about the novel by George Orwell, which means that the historical context is not directly applicable to answering this specific question.