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What does water came out from a rock mean in this poem and why is it compared to the radio waltz? time was away and somewhere else. the waiter did not come, the clock forgot them and the radio waltz came out like water from a rock: time was away and somewhere else.

In 150 words, explain what northup (in twelve years a slave) could have done to prevent being kidnapped by hamilton and brown.

Which 3 parts of this exercpt make the game sound like a hunt?