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Give two examples of euphemisms in From Emperor to Citizen and explain what each refers to.
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One example of a euphemism in From Emperor to Citizen is the term "re-education" which refers to the political indoctrination and forced labor that Puyi underwent during the Cultural Revolution. Another example is the phrase "voluntary retirement" which was used to describe Puyi's removal from his position as puppet emperor of Manchukuo by the Japanese government. In both cases, euphemisms are used to soften the harsh reality of the situations described.
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