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What adjectives would you use to describe the rose? 1. 2. 3. 4. Briefly explain why you feel each adjective describes the rose: 1.

On page 23, the rose says, Im ready for tigers, with all their claws! She says this while alluding to her four thorns.

What is this meant to symbolize? In other words, what is our author really talking about?

Using your packet, find and record a quote that helped you decide what you believe the rose symbolized and what her purpose is: Symbol:

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Purpose: Quote Location: Find a quote from the text that helps support the following statement. ~The Little Prince should have realized that even though the rose seemed rude, deep down she acted this way because she loved him.

On the most BASIC level, what does the rose symbolize?