Examine the figure. Which of the following would be an important component of an analysis of the relationship between religious or cultural beliefs and the distribution of housing in this Thai village?

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Homes are distributed along a curved path because of a belief that evil spirits travel in straight lines.
The fronts of homes face each other across a path, facilitating interaction between neighbors.
Outbuildings and sheds are set as far as possible from the river to protect them from evil influences associated with water.
Ridgepoles are set parallel to the path because straight lines are associated with positive spiritual influences.
The distribution of homes allows every person to sleep with his head against the north wall, a position of honor.

The fronts of homes face each other across a path, facilitating interaction between neighbors.