* "What everyone wants" is the noun clause. It functions as the direct object of the verb "wants."
Here's why:
* Noun Clause: This clause acts as a noun. It answers the question "What does the flag want?"
* Direct Object: The direct object receives the action of the verb. In this case, the symbolic flag "wants" the thing that everyone wants.
Example:
The sentence could be rewritten as: "A symbolic flag wants the thing that everyone wants." The noun clause is replaced with a more straightforward noun phrase, demonstrating its function as the object of "wants."