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Corcovado Hunchback Mountain Analysis

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Perched on top of Corcovado “Hunchback” Mountain, an incredible monument stands tall and welcomes those who take a moment to marvel at its beauty; its arms wide open as it looms over the cities and beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Christ the Redeemer, also known to the locals as Cristo Redentor, was originally a project that fell through during its first proposal on paper in the 1850’s; but eventually the idea was brought back and the monument was constructed and completed in the 1930’s. Although this statue of Jesus Christ is quite famous for its size, it is important to note that this figure is monumental for a variety of reasons as it serves many different purposes, such as a physical depiction, as well as a representation of community, religion,

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