"I wanted movement and not a calm course of existence, I wanted excitement and danger and the chance to sacrifice myself for my love. I felt in myself a superabundance of energy which found no outlet in our quiet life" ~ Leo Tolstoy~ "Family Happiness" Passage highlighted in one of the books found with Chris McCandless's remains (page 15).
From what you have read thus far of Into the Wild, how does this quote apply to Chris' life? Does this quote speak to you and your modes of thought? Why or why not?
Respond in at least 3-5 complete sentences.
Due: Thursday, February 3rd, by 11:59pm
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Assignment #6: Chapter 2, Question 2
S.O.S I NEED YOUR HELP. I AM INJURED, NEAR DEATH, AND TOO WEAK TO HIKE OUT OF HERE. I AM ALL ALONE, THIS IS NO JOKE. IN THE NAME OF GOD, PLEASE REMAIN TO SAVE ME. I AM OUT COLLECTING BERRIES CLOSE BY AND SHALL RETURN THIS EVENING. THANK YOU, CHRIS MCCANDLESS, AUGUST? (page 12).
After reading this quote in your book, describe your reaction to McCandless' S.O.S.
Minimally 3-5 complete sentences.
Due Thursday, February 3rd, by 11:59pm
After reading this quote in your book, describe your reaction to McCandless' S.O.S.
Minimally 3-5 complete sentences.
Due Thursday, February 3rd, by 11:59pm
Assignment #5: Chapter 2, Question 1
Into the Wild is a piece of journalistic non-fiction.
What is your opinion on Jon Krakauer's decision to begin the story at the end? How does this affect your liking or understanding of the protagonist? If you were writing a story, would you ever consider doing something similar?
Respond with minimally 5-8 sentences.
Due: Thursday, February 3rd by 11:59pm
What is your opinion on Jon Krakauer's decision to begin the story at the end? How does this affect your liking or understanding of the protagonist? If you were writing a story, would you ever consider doing something similar?
Respond with minimally 5-8 sentences.
Due: Thursday, February 3rd by 11:59pm
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Assignment 4: Chapter 1, Question 2
In Chapter 1, we are able to see that Chris only had a ten-pound bag of rice, cheap hiking boots, a 22 caliber and no ax, bug spray,snowshoes or compass.
After reading this chapter, do you think that Chris recognized how inadequately prepared that he was for his adventures or do you believe that he truly thought survival was possible with what little he had?
From what you have read thus far, do you believe that Chris went into the woods, not wanting to come out alive or did he want to take an approach similar to Thoreau in existing simply?
Respond to the following questions in a total of at least 5-8 complete sentences.
Due by: Wednesday, February 2nd at 11:59pm
After reading this chapter, do you think that Chris recognized how inadequately prepared that he was for his adventures or do you believe that he truly thought survival was possible with what little he had?
From what you have read thus far, do you believe that Chris went into the woods, not wanting to come out alive or did he want to take an approach similar to Thoreau in existing simply?
Respond to the following questions in a total of at least 5-8 complete sentences.
Due by: Wednesday, February 2nd at 11:59pm
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Ms. Lanese
Make sure that you are sending in your assignments at the specified times in order to receive full credit. Any assignments that are late, depending on the quality, may receive partial or no credit.
Enjoy your snow day.
Ms. Lanese
Assignment 3: Chapter 1, Question 1
On page 7 of the book, Chris states,"I don't want to know what time it is. I don't want to know what day it is or where I am. None of that matters."
From Walden: Where I Lived and Solitude by Thoreau, find 3 specific quotes from the text that parallel or could be taken as inspiration for Chris' thinking.
Next to each quote, explain why you chose it and how you believe it parallels Chris' school of thought.
Due: Wednesday by 11:59pm.
Students: Please remember that all posts and responses are academic assignments. Make sure that any language used and content discussed reflect the same standards for typical homework or in-class assignments.
From Walden: Where I Lived and Solitude by Thoreau, find 3 specific quotes from the text that parallel or could be taken as inspiration for Chris' thinking.
Next to each quote, explain why you chose it and how you believe it parallels Chris' school of thought.
Due: Wednesday by 11:59pm.
Students: Please remember that all posts and responses are academic assignments. Make sure that any language used and content discussed reflect the same standards for typical homework or in-class assignments.
Assignment #2: Author's Note, Question 2
"Some readers admired the boy immensely for his courage and noble ideas; others fulminated that he was a reckless idiot, a wacko, a narcissist who perished out of arrogance and stupidity--and was undeserving of the considerable media attention he received."
From what you have read thus far in the author's note as to what McCandless did, and without knowing the entire story, what is your opinion? Is he "admirable" and "noble," or is he "a wacko" and "a narcissist who perished out of stupidity?"
Please respond in at least 5-6 sentences by no later than 11:59pm Wednesday February 2nd.
From what you have read thus far in the author's note as to what McCandless did, and without knowing the entire story, what is your opinion? Is he "admirable" and "noble," or is he "a wacko" and "a narcissist who perished out of stupidity?"
Please respond in at least 5-6 sentences by no later than 11:59pm Wednesday February 2nd.
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