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What does it mean?
The speaker describes a sudden silence falling over soldiers as symbols of conflict cease.
In plain terms
Banners and flags stop as soldiers face silence.
What can you take from it?
Symbols stop and silence follows conflict.

Where it applies

  • ceasefire
  • protest
  • end of event

Putting it to work

  • notice when noise stops
  • respect the quiet

Questions to consider

  • What does silence mean to you?
  • When did symbols stop for you?

Another view

Silence does not always mean peace.

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