February 10th HW -- Read Chapter 9 Answer ?s Below

Answer all 4 questions-of which we've already done 2-after reading chapter 9 and bring them for use in class tomorrow.

1.Give 2 adjectives that are not used on page 88 to describe Davis Gulch.
2.What are some of the similarities between Reuss and McCandless? (At least 3)
3.Why would McCandless and Reuss change their names?
4.What are the similarities in the types of people with whom McCandless and Reuss develop/maintain relationships?

ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS ON A SEPERATE SHEET OF PAPER!!!!!!! BRING THEM TO CLASS TOMORROW --- WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11th

February 4th Homework

Today in class we watched White Fang 2 as a representation/comparison to Into the Wild. Answer the questions below in one comment. Be sure to number your answers. Each person should also respond, in a separate comment, at least once to one of their classmate's comments.

1. How is the depiction of Alaska and the wilderness similar to the wilderness that Chris McCandless intends to find in Alaska? (If you agree with someone else, give examples why.)

2. What is appealing about the landscape of Alaska to you? Why? Would you spend time in the Alaskan wilderness if you could?

Be sure to finish it by class time.

Day 8 -- February 2nd Discussion Topics

Homework for TOMORROW (February 3rd)
What do you think of the many people in this story who seem to be living as transients or squatters? Does the freedom of their lifestyle appeal to you? Do you think they should attempt to establish stable homes and livelihoods?

Theme Work - 1/29 SELF-DENIAL

Self-Denial
Self-denial is one of the principal ideas of Chris McCandless's philosophy.

Explain how self-denial drives McCandless's actions and what it leads to.

Day 6 (1/28) - Quiz Questions for 1/29

1) Describe the importance of McCandless's socks.

2) In your opinion, why was it that McCandless felt like he needed to leave a place so abruptly?

3) Explain what the "slab" was.

Good luck!

Day 1 (1/21) - Question 3

Remember, use the comments portion to respond.

3. Do you think that someone who leaves everything behind to live in the wilderness, alone, is a wacko?

Day 1 (1/21) - Question 2

Remember, comment on the question only.

2. Why does the author choose to give that information to you early in the book?

Day 1 (1/21) - Question 1

Remember, comment on the question only.

1.What’s the conclusion of McCandless’s story?

Intro to Into the Wild

The first novel that we are reading is Jon Krakauer's 1996 novel Into the Wild. ITW chronicles Washington D.C.-native Chris McCandless's efforts to break free from a constrictive society by escaping to the Pacific-Northwest. We will use this blog as an outlet for you to offer your opinions on the novel, give answers to discussion questions, and to better prepare you for quizzes (both pop and otherwise). Be sure to check this everyday for information regarding both the novel and activities in class.