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review the text in bold. my lords, the present occasion is too serious to allow me to follow the convention that a woman should not speak in a mans council. those whose interests are threatened by extreme danger should think only of the wisest course of action, not of conventions. in my opinion, flight is not the right course, even if it should bring us to safety. it is impossible for a person, having been born into this world, not to die; but for one who has reigned it is intolerable to be a fugitive. may i never be deprived of this purple robe, and may i never see the day when those who meet me do not call me empress. if you wish to save yourself, my lord, there is no difficulty. we are provisioned; over there is the sea, and yonder are the ships. yet reflect for a moment whether, when you have once escaped to a place of security, you would not gladly exchange that such safety for death. as for me, i agree with the adage that the royal purple is the noblest shroud. adapted from empress theodora, the royal purple is the noblest shroud in the text in bold, what rhetorical strategy does empress theodora use? she uses the purple cloth to symbolize royalty. she establishes her royal authority over her husband. she gives a vivid description of her royal riches.

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The purple robe is a symbol of royalty. Empress Theodora uses this symbol to convey that she would rather die in her royal - status (represented by the purple robe) than live as a fugitive. She is emphasizing the importance of her royal identity over mere safety.

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She uses the purple cloth to symbolize royalty.