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The Cartographers

Peng Shepherd

The Cartographers

Peng Shepherd

The Cartographers Essay Topics

1.

Compare the original Dreamer’s Atlas with the Agloe map project. Which do you find more compelling? Select at least two or three examples from the text to support your opinion.

2.

Each character has their own opinion regarding the question: “What’s the purpose of a map?” (48). Compare and contrast the philosophies of two specific characters and explain how their views of cartography inform their actions throughout the novel. Use several examples from the text to support your discussion.

3.

Phantom settlements and trap rooms are mainly found on contemporary (paper) maps. How might this idea be expressed in digital navigation systems like Google Maps or Apple Maps?

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