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The Land of Open Graves

Jason De León

The Land of Open Graves: Living and Dying on the Migrant Trail

Jason De León

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  • Summary
    • Chapter Summaries & Analyses
  • Introduction and Part 1, Chapters 1-3
  • Part 2, Chapters 4-7
  • Part 3, Chapters 8-12
  • Background
  • Key Figures
  • Themes
  • Symbols & Motifs
  • Important Quotes
  • Index of Terms
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    • Summary - Chapter Summaries & Analyses - Background - Key Figures - Themes - Symbols & Motifs - Important Quotes - Index of Terms - Essay Topics

    The Land of Open Graves Essay Topics

    1.

    Describe the features of Prevention Through Deterrence. How does De León show that the policy is not as benign as it initially appears?

    2.

    Discuss the role of emotion and empathy in De León’s book. Why do you think that De León seeks to appeal to the reader’s emotions as well as to their logic?

    3.

    What role do friendship and solidarity play in migrants’ journeys across the border?

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    Jason De León
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