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What are Sai’s goals in the beginning of the story, and what is at stake if she fails? How and why do her goals change over the course of the narrative?
Many aspects of The Last Mapmaker reflect identifiable patterns of storytelling called archetypes. Discuss how this novel’s use of such archetypes supports or detracts from its theme development and entertainment value.
Identify Sai’s strengths and flaws, and describe how they influence her choices and her overall character arc. Using examples from the text, compare and contrast her views from before and after her voyage.
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