In literary translation, language has more than a communicative, or social and connective purpose. The word functions as the âprimary elementâ of literatureâthat is, it has an aesthetic function.
As of 1999, there had been at least 2,300 versions of the Barbie doll.
Barbie dolls are made of polyvinyl chloride, synthetic fiber, elastomer, PBT and water-based paint. The materials used to make a Barbie has changed since the first Barbie was created in 1959. As of 2014, the soft vinyl, elastomer, and PBT provide more flexibility and realistic movement to the modern day Barbie. In the past, Mattel used porcelain to create the expensive, collectorâs edition Barbie dolls.