Why was mosh the beadle important to Elie Wiesel?

Moishe the Beadle is an allegorical reference to the Prophet Jeremiah. Much of Dr. Wiesel's writings is rooted in Jewish religious traditions, reflecting the faith of his ancestors and the background in which he was raised. The character of Moishe is likely an amalgam of individuals with whom Dr. Wiesel had contact in his youth but the reference is clear to Jeremiah whom warned ancient Jewish society of the impending destruction of the Temple and the consequent diaspora resulting from the Babylonian wars.