1.04 English 4 Assignment

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1. What does the lion represent? Why would the rulers of England include so many of them on the Coat of Arms? The lion represents royalty, majesty, power, strength, bravery, courage, ferocity, and valor. The rulers wanted to show everyone how they are all these things and are a force to be reckoned with. 2. What does the fleur-de-lis represent? Why is it featured on the Coat of Arms of British rulers? It means hope and virtue and comes from Christianity and I would assume Christian kingdoms had it on their coat of arms.2 3. Why is the Irish harp featured on the Coat of Arms? To represent Ireland as a part of the U.K. 4. What does the unicorn represent? Why would the rulers of England choose a unicorn to support their shield? The unicorn represents power, purification, healing, wisdom, self-knowledge, renewal and eternal life. The rules of England put it there to represent there everlasting power and wisdom. 5. Why does the unicorn have a chain around its neck? The unicorn has a chain that is broken around its neck because it’s considered untamed or wild. 6. The Coat of Arms includes two phrases, “Blessed are the peacemakers” and “Shame to him who evil thinks.” Choose one of these phrases and explain why a ruler might want it included in a coat of arms. Blessed are the peacemakers, I think this is on the coat of arms to assure the people they want to keep the peace. 7. Research one of the colors featured in the Coat of Arms. Based on what the color represents, explain why it would be used in a royal coat of arms. The blue is a representation of that kingdoms morals and it represents loyalty. My coat of arms has Silver in it which represents Peace and sincerity. I love peace and hate arguments, and people having brawls over things that should just be let go. Also I have gold which shows that I am generous and like to be in a good state of mind
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