In Animal Farm, discuss how the failure of revolution is a consequence of ignorance and the abuse of power.

In ,demonstrates that
revolution is impossible to achieve when power is abused and when ignorance prevents the
citizenry from acting. 

Whenopens the novel with his talk of Animalism, it is
rousing because he ensures the awareness of all animals.  Old Major insists that all animals are
cognizant of how "Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend."  He also
insists that all of the animals accept "in fighting against Man, we must not come to
resemble him. Even when you have conquered him, do not adopt his vices."  Part of the
reason why the call to revolution is so successful inis because he displays power as inclusive
of all animals.  None are ignorant as to what is happening because of a transparent call to
revolution that applies to all, including "the wild creatures." Power is not abused
because it is shared and inclusive.

As the narrative progresses, Orwell shows
that ignorance and manipulation are why the revolution fails.  Once the pigs assert power in the
wake of Old Major's death, they keep power to themselves.  The pigs are responsible for the
decisions on the farm and, through 's attempts, are able to keep everything to themselves. At
the same time, the animals are steeped in ignorance.   keeps absorbing that he must "work
harder" and that " is always right."  The sheep simply continue their bleating,
while Benjamin is disengaged from action.  The animals are ignorant of needing to change their
leadership.  The result is that nothing really changes and the power imbalance and exploitation
continues.  In this reality, Orwell concludes that the revolution fails because of a fatal
combination of ignorance and the abuse of power.