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Yes, there is an irony in the symbolism of the sunflower to Wiesenthal in Simon Wiesenthal's "The Sunflower." The sunflower represents forgiveness and the possibility of redemption, yet Wiesenthal struggles with offering forgiveness to the dying SS soldier who seeks it due to the atrocities he has committed. The sunflower's symbolism challenges Wiesenthal to confront his own beliefs and values on forgiveness and redemption in the face of profound suffering.

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