Animals Ignorance In George Orwell's Animal Farm

George Orwell’s Animal Farm, is a satirical novel that follows the causes, effects, and outcomes of a revolution. The Manor Farm is overtaken by the fatigued and dissatisfied animals that work tirelessly for Mr. Jones, the owner of the farm. The revolution is inspired by Major, the prize boar on the farm, but is attained by Snoball and Napoleon, two other boars. Squealer, a younger pig, acts as a persuasive communicator between the pigs and the other animals. The revolution is sparked by the desire to live on equal and just terms. The animals on the farm receive little to no education which affects their position in the revolution. The animals’ ignorance plays a major role in both political and social oppression because of their inability to

Squealer convinces the animals to believe that Snoball was a traitor initially: “I would show you this in his own writing, if you were able to read” (90). Napoleon and Squealer take advantage of the animals ignorance and create false statements and tales in order to lure the animals into full devotion and commitment to the leadership of Napoleon. Due to the perception that Squealer and Napoleon are more knowledgeable, the animals feel incompetent to object because they have no proof nor intellectual knowledge to argue. Clover, a devoted mule, begins to reflect on the revolutionized farm: “If she could have spoken her thoughts, it would have been to say that this was not what they had aimed at when they had set themselves years ago to work for the overthrow of the human race” (95). Unhappiness and disappointment is felt throughout the farm but due to the animals lack of intelligence and power they are unable to express their emotions and feelings. The animals have been oppressed by Napoleon for so long that when they realize their unhappiness it is too late to make a