Political symbols simplify and “summarize” the political structures and practices for which they stand; can connect institutions and beliefs with emotions; can help make a polity or political movement more cohesive. People fit themselves to words as much as they bend them to their own purposes.
Political symbols provide simplified representations of complex political systems and practices, connecting them to emotional responses. They act as unifying forces by linking institutions and beliefs, fostering a sense of shared purpose within a society or political movement. Individuals often adapt these symbols to fit their own agendas.