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Handkerchief

The Minister of Interior uses this several times throughout the story to wipe away sweat or hide tears.

Suits

The Minister is trying to choose between three options of these at the start of the story.

Long-Hair

It is alluded to several times that the Minister and the Marlboro Man both had this in their younger days.

Reservoir

When they pass this while driving to the airport, the Minister is reminded of one of his failed public works projects.

Church

This is where the Minister stops to urinate on his way to the airport.

Water

The minister asks Ari to stop the car so he can help the thirsty people begging outside. When they finally stop, however, the people bombard the car, and steal all of the water and the minister's money. The water symbolizes desperation.

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