Throughout the novel, the mystical sheep invades several hosts for various purposes, such as building an empire and transportation to a new host. What or who do you think the sheep represents? Explain your belief clearly.

In Chapter 29, the discussion of the caretaker about the sheep symbolizes the relationship between authority and human kind. The sheep represent the mass of human beings, and their willingness to follow those in authority, regardless of the character or value of those in power.

The sheep, however, has a soul of its own that moves freely from host to host. The sheep's power is separate from any physical presence, which is how it moves through individuals, giving them its power only as it inhabits their bodies. In addition, animism is represented in the idea that God's messages are spread through vehicles, nature, and other nonliving entities.The spirit of the sheep within the sheep pens and the ominous spirit of the mountain are examples of the animism concept.