As a symbol of American Patriotism and liberty, to garner support from the public to help fund the war effort.
(3) 'wealthy people who owned factories and businesses'
It is dramatic tension, as Miss Ophelia is being very dramatic in what she is talking about, and there is a dramatic subject that she is talking about. (Death) Hope I could help!
I'm not entirely sure what you mean by "the West" but diversity in any given place is largely affected by immigration, which causes a blending of different cultures.
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