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Cyprus
Cyprus surfaces in the President's private study as a country ranking below the United States in international math and science assessments. Bartlet names it alongside others to spotlight America's middling 19th place, casting the U.S. in questionable global company. The reference sharpens the discussion's edge, turning dry statistics into a stark warning of national vulnerability amid tense introspection on education and broader crises.
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S4E11
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Holy Night
From Rankings to Lives: Bartlet Frames an Education Emergency
Cyprus is mentioned as one of the only countries ranking below the U.S. in the study, used comparatively to shame American standing and add rhetorical force to Bartlet's critique of education.
Atmosphere
Referential; invoked to create embarrassing company for the U.S.
Functional Role
Comparative foil in the international ranking argument.
Symbolic Significance
Used to diminish national pride and justify urgent reform.
Mentioned by name in conversation
Serves rhetorical rather than physical function
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