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The name of the huge country is Russia
Bleh ive read this about a month ago. i think at the beggining it was introducing the settings as a darky and stormy felling outside, with the general, a family, and some other people all inside with a fire and coffee. i guess the settings is like a cozy yet tense feeling, since the general starts talking about his journy of the monkeys paw. if u want me to elaborate more or if u need more help, just ask.
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They were used to deliver messages. Apparently, they had spy birds. Even today. Which I think is kinda wrong...
They also symbolize freedom and diversity. Also, secrecy.
I hoped this helped.
It makes the scene more humorous
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