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So do you now see how they are the same? :)
The importance of the Rectangle in the novel are: focal point of earthly depravation, focal point of man's low sinful state, and contrast for evaluation of one's own spiritual properties. It is a place that has become an important part of every character's life and routine; and where he or she is able to mingle with other people, make trade, avail of services and behave or be tested in his relationship with others. In the novel, the Rectangle is referred to an area surrounded by saloons; it was the property that was bought by Virginia using her inheritance money. Another similar structure in the story which is very similar to Rectangle is the Settlement.
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Political policies are indirectly a product of the public opinion. Any democracy elects the nominees as a representative who would cater to their needs and who work for a better and more developed society and living conditions. The political parties are there to formulate and execute public policies that would govern the people and the country itself. The public opinion is the one ingredient that is crucial to shape these policies. For instance, an educational policy will highly depend on the present need and the condition of the education system, the analysis of which would be closer to the reality only if based on public opinion. And hence<em> political policies are shaped by popular opinions.</em>