prose – n. written or spoken language in its normal form
symbolize – v. to stand for something; to be a symbol for something
liberal – adj. not opposed to new ideas or ways of behaving that are not traditional or widely accepted
tolerance – n. the ability to deal with or accept something, including behavior or opinions that one does not agree with
controversial – adj. relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument
detector – n. a device that detects the presence of something