... to these barren couples. They are given few privileges, they are not allowed to drink, smoke, read. They are distinguishable in public; the dresses they wear classify them. They are red and when in public they are forced to wear white wings that cover their face so their face cannot be seen ... , a red dress with full-length sleeves that hangs down to ankle-length, wear red shoes and gloves. They are the shoppers of the household, only in pairs, they go out of the property, but they never leave the careful watching eye. Any actions that are unacceptable can result in death, they are ... ...

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... base of a tent platform. As I dizzily I looked up tears welled in my eyes, and a shrill like cry formed in my throat. While my grandfather rushed over me with mean beady red eyes and instinctively yelled, "Don't you cry don't you dare cry!" Therefore I didn't cry but I whimpered a little bit. He brought me to his tent and administered First Aid. He put ... !" However he didn't care what I had to say and stuck it in my face. I thought that my poor face would never be the same. In fact I hadn't seen my black eye until I got home by that time it was turning a shade that I grew quite fond of...

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... kinds of food like "chichinga" the tastiest spicy kebabs made from beef or sausages, "banku" made from fermented corn and is served with fried fish or meat and hot sauce, "red red" black eye pea beans cooked into fine bean curry with either a mix of prawns or fish, "waakye" spicy rice and beans which can be eaten with either fried fish, egg, spaghetti ... ...

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... behind me, I made a slow turn as I saw an old man who had an torn robe and a black hat which had seen better days. He looked at me with his dead eye sand asked me with a very narrow damp and weak hissing voice and demanded give me some change you don't know what its like over here I cant spare you some change ... . I made my way inside and saw my grandpa whom I hadnt seen him in over 5 years as I was always restricted by my mum to come to this part of town. I made eye contact with him and saw the years hadnt been treating him well. He had grey hair and wrinkles as deep as the Grand Canyo...

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... children out of the quiet street. Nearby, fathers lazily trimming shrubbery, perk up, and long for a glance at one of the most coveted man machines. In attempt to avoid direct eye contact, they lust quickly as death rumbles by. These guards of Hell have made quite a name for themselves, unfortunately the name is not a good one. The typical Harley rider mainly ... . Veteran riders never wear helmets unless it contributes to their appearance. A well worn leather vest is sprinkled with patches, giving indication as to which group they belong to, and envelops a red t-shirt sporting the confe...

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... snow that snaps beneath our boots. The air is fresh and creates a shiver down my spine. I make my way to the frost covered back door, illuminated near the green and red Christmas lights. As I open the door and step into a house full of cheek pinches and hugs, an array of Christmas odor engulfs me, and makes my mouth water. As I yell ... cousins as then they fly into the room containing the heavenly Christmas Tree. I get up with a sudden surge of excitement and proceed to the door. An amazing sight grabs my eye's attention. The tree, decorated in beautiful perfection with candy canes, ri...

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... , Joe Yorty and John Brady. Despite the calamitous mass of the table, the warm contemporary colors including a contrast of bright colors on the table cloth is what truly catches the eye. This table cloth is silky, with a portrait of leafy vegetables and bright peppers, it is covering the olive green legs of the table. As you surround it, looking at each ... of the broccoli, cabbage, and bel peppers present on the cloth bring warmth regarding the fact that it is a cool color. These vegetables are contrasted by bright vibrant colors of red, yellow and orange peppers as they are placed on a...

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• Grade Level: High School