a bad map is worse than no map at all for it engendered in the traveler a false confidence and might easily cause him to set aside these instincts which would otherwise guide him if he would but place himself in their care. He said that to follow a false map was to invite disaster. He gestured at the sketching in the dirt. As if to invite them to behold its futility. The second man on the bench nodded his agreement in this and said that the map in question was a folly and that the dogs in the street would piss upon it.
In "The Crossing" by Cormac McCarthy, a conversation reveals the dangers of relying on misleading information, illustrated through the metaphor of a faulty map. The idea presented is that a bad map can create an illusion of security, leading travelers to ignore their natural instincts. This false confidence can result in disastrous consequences, emphasizing the importance of trusting one's intuition rather than misguided guidance.
The second character concurs, expressing disdain for the flawed map, suggesting that even the dogs might disrespect it. This exchange underscores the notion that such faulty guidance is not only unhelpful but also worthy of scorn, reinforcing the need for genuine knowledge and discernment when navigating life's paths.
