Vocabulary
This word means a fake name or alias.
Pseudonym
Who is the main subject of Into the Wild?
Chris McCandless
What is one major theme in Chapter 6?
The search for meaning
Who is the author of Into the Wild?
Jon Krakauer
Why did Chris go into the wild?
To find meaning and live simply
This word describes something huge or plentiful.
Prodigious
Who does Krakauer compare Chris to in Chapter 6?
Everett Ruess
What is the theme shown by Chris leaving society?
Isolation / Independence
Why does Krakauer include Everett Ruess?
To compare him to Chris
What does Chris reject in society?
Materialism and rules
This word means respectfully, as if something were holy.
Reverently
What nickname did Chris use for himself?
Alexander Supertramp
What does the story suggest about obsession?
Why does Krakauer relate to Chris?
He had similar risky experiences
Why do some people criticize Chris?
They think he was reckless
This word means to pretend or fake something.
Feigned
How is Everett Ruess similar to Chris?
Both sought adventure and rejected society
What theme is revealed through Chris's risks?
The conflict between idealism and reality
What is Krakauer trying to show about Chris?
That he is not just reckless, but complex
What lesson can readers learn from Chris's journey?
Balance ideals with reality
This word refers to a journey taken for spiritual or meaningful reasons.
What key personality trait do Chris and Ruess share that leads to danger?
Idealism / stubborn independence
How does Chapter 6 suggest that passion can be both positive and harmful?
It drives a purpose but can lead to poor decisions and danger
How does Krakauer's personal bias affect the way he presents Chris?
He defends and sympathizes with him
Was Chris more admirable or reckless? Explain.
(Open ended; must justify answer)