Explain how one of the novel's minor characters (such as Mollie or Moses) illuminates Orwell's major themes and issues.

Moses represents religion, the belief in something more. Moses challenges Animalism, just as religion presented a challenge to Communism. Historically, Stalin used intimidation and force to crush religion and promote atheism in the Soviet Union. However, despite their efforts to promote their ideas over those of Moses, the leadership of Animal Farm allows Moses to come and go as he pleases. The struggles and inconsistencies of Animalism as practiced can be made softer by belief in an animal heaven to be enjoyed later.