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2.3 : The Map That Roared

3) In order to address this question you will need to refer to Sparke’s article, “A Map that Roared and an Original Atlas: Canada, Cartography, and the Narration of Nation.” You can easily find this article online. Read the section … Continue reading

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2.2 “Unity of Opposites”

  First stories tell us how the world was created. In The Truth about Stories, King tells us two creation stories; one about how Charm falls from the sky pregnant with twins and creates the world out of a bit … Continue reading

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2.1 (b): Common stories

I loved everyone’s story about home, I ended up reading nearly half of them, and will probably continue to read the rest later. I noticed a few similarities between my reflection of home, and the reflections of other students. There … Continue reading

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2.1 (a): This is my home, piece by piece

  My parents lifted us, still in our pajamas, cocooned in the warm embrace of our blankets towards the car. They buckled us in – all five – still bleary-eyed, clutching our pillows, stuffed monkey, dog, or dragon to our … Continue reading

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