Animal farm is well known for its character and events representing real people and events. Orwell cleverly used the raven allegorically symbolizes for the Russian Orthodox Church, hence the name “Moses”. In Animal Farm, Moses is a raven who is close to Mr. Jones and most of the animals despise until the end of the novel. The raven clearly connects to the church because for centuries the Tsar and the church had a very close relationship, the Soviet Union dismissive attitude towards it and desire for it to leave, and his tales of "Sugarcandy Mountain" that parallels heaven.
Since the late eighteenth century, the Russian Church had gain many privileges and access to power from developing a close-knit relationship with Tsars. When the turning point of the revolution took place in 1917 and the Bolsheviks gained power, they declared separation from the state and church.With the collapse of the tsarist government, the church goes under fire and seems to disappear until the late 1940s. Moses the raven had a close relationship with Mr. Jones. Animal Farm describes Moses as a special companion that Mr. Jones utilizes to keep the …show more content…
The Pigs loathed Moses for giving “false hope” to the animals. ridiculed any or believed and attempted to get rid of Moses. The Soviet Union also belittled and harassed any supporters, destroyed churches and executed church leaders. The Pigs and the communist members knew that religion could ultimately cause them to lose control therefore lose power. If the people or animals had another source that was stronger than any government, it cause a revolt. Nevertheless, Moses still was able to influence animals,like Mollie, into believing. Despite having strict control, many Russians held secret services and continued to practice their faith. Moses was able to give what the pigs could not give, hope of a place where they would no longer
Since the late eighteenth century, the Russian Church had gain many privileges and access to power from developing a close-knit relationship with Tsars. When the turning point of the revolution took place in 1917 and the Bolsheviks gained power, they declared separation from the state and church.With the collapse of the tsarist government, the church goes under fire and seems to disappear until the late 1940s. Moses the raven had a close relationship with Mr. Jones. Animal Farm describes Moses as a special companion that Mr. Jones utilizes to keep the …show more content…
The Pigs loathed Moses for giving “false hope” to the animals. ridiculed any or believed and attempted to get rid of Moses. The Soviet Union also belittled and harassed any supporters, destroyed churches and executed church leaders. The Pigs and the communist members knew that religion could ultimately cause them to lose control therefore lose power. If the people or animals had another source that was stronger than any government, it cause a revolt. Nevertheless, Moses still was able to influence animals,like Mollie, into believing. Despite having strict control, many Russians held secret services and continued to practice their faith. Moses was able to give what the pigs could not give, hope of a place where they would no longer