At the Mountains of Madness

Dyer frames At the Mountains of Madness as a warning. How does Dyer’s narration attempt to stop any future expeditions to Antarctica? Will he succeed?

As he explores the ruined city, Dyer learns about the art of the Old Ones. How do his own personal biases affect his interpretation of this art? What does he mean by “cultural decadence” and how does he feel about it?

Scientific instruments are important symbols in the text. How does their use reflect the growing fears of the humans?