The Moon!
The moon is a recurring symbol to both the Master and Pilate. Ten times throughout the novel either Pilate of Master says "O gods, gods..." while looking and seemingly praying to the moon. To both of the characters the moon seems to be haunting them. Pilate is being tortured for making the decision to crucify Yeshua and he expresses this pain through the moon. He says he has been unable to ascend the path of moonlight before him for "twelve thousand moons." Then as soon as Woland tells Pilate that he has been forgiven, he is able to follow his dog, Banga, down the path of moonlight.
Chapter 32 begins with a repetition of the motif "Gods, gods!" This seems fitting especially since the world of the Master is about to collide with the world of Pilate. The motif serves as the strongest link between Pilate and the Master.
