Silent Conversation...Write your answer using one piece of textual evidence and at least one analytical verb. When you have finished, exchange with one person, read what they wrote and provide a brief (2-3 sentencs) substanive comment which expands on, refutes, or reiniforces something they said. Share with four different people.
- What type of relationship does Krakauer have with his father? How is it similar to Chris and Walt's relationship? How is it different?
- A quote on page 155 says, “It is easy, when you are young, to
believe that what you desire is no less than what you deserve, to assume
that if you want something badly enough, it is your God-given right to
have it.” Does this quote seem to
have a ring of truth to it? Does it
apply to you? Why or why not?
- What similarities and very important differences with Chris
McCandless does Krakauer list in this chapter?
- Krakauer believes it is not some suicidal tendencies that cause Chris and himself to push the boundaries of nature but rather something infinitely more important, what is it? Do you agree with him?
HW: 157-176 (mid ch 17)
While reading, consider
the following quote by a student from another school (Shaun)...
“I
think that Chris McCandless was bright and ignorant at the same time. He had no
common sense, and he had no business going into Alaska with his romantic
silliness. He made a lot of mistakes based on arrogance. I don’t admire him at
all for his courage nor his noble ideas. Really, I think he was just plain
crazy.” –Shaun
What is your opinion of McCandless so far? Tomorrow I will ask you to do a little bit of writing in which you refute, support or qualify Shaun's response in the process of formulating your own opinions on McCandless.
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