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

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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

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

Day 1 (1/21) - Question 1

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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.