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What does Putin's ego want from Ukraine?
Control
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What is fraternal rivalry?
"Men are drawn together and driven apart by something they both ardently desire" (Girard 66).
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What is Zelenskyy's goal?
Freedom
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What is the reason for Russia's invasion of Ukraine?
Ukraine wanting to join forces with NATO.
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What is the formula for mimetic desire?
"Imitate me" (Girard 157)
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What is violent reciprocity?
"The sign cannot fail to betray the thing signified because that "thing" is the destruction of all signification" (Girard 67).
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What is toxic masculinity?
Men feeling forced to fit traditional standards, suppress emotions. Be viewed as powerful.
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What is Putin's motive of obtaining Ukraine?
Russia wants to prevent Ukraine from giving Russians the ability to go against Authoritarian ways.
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What is controlling our conflicts?
Defeating the model to break the pattern. Finding compromise amongst ourselves.
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What is one of Zelenskyy's objectives in this fight?
Ukraine wants to join the European Union. Steer away from Russia's sphere of influence.
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