Mapping the internal journey

Speaking of souls: today in my Honors class we finished Cold Mountain, and I pointed out that the book refers frequently to maps of physical journeys while showing us characters' internal journeys. I broke them up into groups of 2, handed them large sheets of card stock, and set each group to work diagramming a specific character's development. 

Their maps were amazing--colorful, intricate, evocative, insightful--and their explanations of the maps enriched our understanding of the novel. I almost hate to leave this book behind, but it's time to take the next step in our semester-long journey. Coming up: The Namesake. I can hardly wait to see where this journey leads.

Inman's inner journey.