Journal #9
In Andrea Barrett's Servants of the Map, Max is influenced by his surroundings in nature, which gives him value and influenced his perspective on the world. He is more comfortable with his surroundings than with people because, as a mapmaker, he relies on researching and identifying landscapes. Unlike his relationships, the environment can be measured and figured out, giving him a sense of control. He learns from nature that not everything is completely understandable or in his control, which matches his mental disorders. All things thought of, Max's identity and perspective are influenced by his natural surroundings.