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    portrays a safe haven but subtle details in the passage point to the events that unfold later. As children‚ Amir and Hassan spent many hours under the shade of a pomegranate tree up on a hilltop where Amir would read stories to Hassan. Here the pomegranate tree is a symbol of comfort‚ a place where he and Hassan could be alone sharing the simple pleasure of storytelling. Amir’s description of the “shadows of pomegranate leaves dancing” on Hassan’s face depicts the protective aspect of the tree‚ a sanctuary

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    is lost. He says that he does not remember how he lost his way‚ but he has wandered into a fearful place‚ a dark and tangled valley. Above‚ he sees a great hill that seems to offer protection from the shadowed vale. The sun shines down from this hilltop‚ and Dante attempts to climb toward the light. As he climbs‚

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    workers believe they may be safe in his factory and continue to hope for survival. The event that best describes this is the wedding in the Plaszów labor camp. Despite the fact the Jews live in constant fear of death‚ including random shootings from a hilltop villa by camp overseer Amon Goeth‚ two people managed to fall in love. With possibly no future to look forward to‚ they marry in hope that they will

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    of Jerusalem by creating at the time a permanent home for God causing people to migrate near the city and forming the first united monarchy for Israel. Today due to the tensions between Jews and Muslims‚ the Jews are not permitted to pray at the hilltop site instead they have to pray below nearby the Western Wall. The Dome of the Rock is important to the Jewish people‚ as it was the site on where their ancient temples once

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    BIBLIOGRAPHY OF A BUSINESSMAN Tan Sri Dato Dr. Lim Goh Tong was a prominent wealthy Malaysian Chinese businessman. He was renowned for his vision and courage in transforming Genting Highlands from an unexplored hilltop into one of the world’s most successful casino resorts. He was once the richest man in Malaysia‚ Asia with net worth US$4.2billion. He was born in the year of 1918 in Anxi‚ a mountainous county in southeastern Fujian province‚ China. Lim Goh Tong was the fifth child in his family

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    On August 28‚ 1963‚ 250 thousand people gathered around the Lincoln Memorial to hear Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his “ I Have A Dream” speech. Today this speech is remembered as one of the best speeches ever given. Martin Luther King Jr. was both a Baptist minister and civil rights activist who aided the cry of equality among the people of the United States. His effective use of persuasive language and rhetoric enabled him to move his audience to open up their minds to see the racial injustices

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    clearing it‚ it will be the play where they meet when one is in trouble. "The deep green pool of the Salinas River was still in the late afternoon. Already the sun had left the valley to go climbing up the slopes of the Gabilan mountains‚ and the hilltops were rosy in the sun.". This sets a somber mood to the last chapter‚ it gives us a feel of quietness‚ sadness. Setting plays the main mood setter‚ it gets us ready for the death of Lennie. Nqobile

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    devastating strength. Daraga Catholic Church (Daraga) Built in 1773 by Franciscan missionaries‚ it’s highly prized by art enthusiasts because of its rich baroque architecture. Its very high structure is considered above standard. Standing on massive hilltop‚ it dominates among the structures of the town of Daraga. At closer look‚ it contains archeological relics such as "santos" and religious seals carved articulately on volcanic rocks. These relics are considered priceless and collector’s items.  

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    irrigation system so that corn and other crops can grow on land that otherwise might not have been productive. Q: Why was this a significant achievement? They used it to the physical feature of geography taking advantage of the mountain hilltops and sides. Document 5: Q: How did the Incan government unite its empire in the Andes Mountains? Q: What is the significance of this accomplishment? Document

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    The Lower Class Wears a Disguise Based on the Painting "Tobacco Settlers on a Hilltop" by Stephen Alke Cleaning‚ assembling‚ picking-labor. Our abilities extend to everything you could ever imagine. We take care of it all. We must. Who else will? We are the minions who run the world. You may boast about your profession. Perhaps your dreams are achieved‚ your life complete. We too had dreams. But the ever-pulsing backstage is a whirlpool. Dreams become driftwood. Deprived and depressed

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