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In Into the Wild, Christopher McCandless gives up many of his possessions in pursuit of freedom and meaningful experiences. If you had to simplify your life and keep only a few important possessions, what would you keep and why? What would be hardest to leave behind?

Prompt Response:  If I had to simplify my life, I would keep my favorite hoodie because it's gotten me through a lot, my PVC sword because it's one of, if not my favorite, things I've built, and my Digivice because it's something that reminds me of my childhood. There's more I would keep, but they don't come to mind right now. The hardest thing to leave behind would be my phone because it's something I use every day, and I'm so used to having it within arm's reach, so not having it would feel alien. Summary: Today, we read chapter one of "Into the Wild." Reflection:  I think we're in for an interesting narrative, and props to John Krakauer for putting together a story from bits and pieces of evidence. Also, I think McCandless was very immature for accepting the man's help.
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People sometimes feel the need to step away from their normal routines or environments in order to better understand themselves. Describe a time when you needed distance from a situation, place, or group of people in order to think more clearly or gain perspective. What did that experience teach you about yourself?

  Prompt Response:  A few weeks ago, my family and I went to my uncle's house for a memorial to my aunt's mother. It was really just a small get-together with some food, though. While my uncle and aunt cooked, I decided to sit in the kids' room while they all ran around. I just sat and watched my phone till the food was done. After eating, the kids decided to come and bother me. I entertained them for a few minutes, but when they kept going, I got tired. So, I got up and sat in the living room with the adults. I was okay for a few minutes, but then they started talking and laughing a lot, and I just couldn't sit comfortably. I decided to take a stroll through the apartments. It was late and somewhat dark, but I turned my music on and kept walking. While I was walking, my best friend called me. I told her what happened, we talked about it, then we started goofing around. After we got off the phone, I realized family is great and all, but friends choose to be with you. Fo...
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After reading Chapter 1 of Into the Wild, consider your first impression of Christopher McCandless. Based solely on the events and details presented in this opening chapter, do you believe McCandless truly understood the risks he was taking when he entered the Alaskan wilderness? Why or why not?

Prompt Response:  We weren't able to start chapter one today, but from what we reviewed about the story, I think Christopher McCandless knew what he was getting into and possibly wanted the outcome. Finding your identity is something different for everyone, so maybe this is how McCandless found himself. Summary: Today, we were introduced to the story "Into the Wild." Reflection:  From what I've heard, it sounds interesting, and I can imagine a horror movie about it. Although it's obvious he's going to die in the end, I wish it were more ambiguous instead of just thrown out there.
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