Chris McCandless
Theme/ Transcendentalism
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100

Why would you not include Chirs going to a shopping mall in your Journal entry?

He's not attracted to material items

100

Name two transedetalist principals that we learned about at the start of the book 

Connecting to nature, nonconformity, self-reliance, experimentalism

100

Other than the epigraph what literary tool is found before some chapters of the book that helps 

Maps

200

Name two Characteristics of Chris's personality that we've seen so far!

Answers very, just explain your self

200

How does the transcendentalist idea of connecting with nature come up in the book?

MUST BE MORE SPECIFIC THAN CHRIS GOES INTO THE WILD

Answers very, justify your self

200

Why is it important to read the epigraphs at the start of the chapter?

They help set the theme and mood of the chapter.

300

Name in a few sentences about Chris's journey through the Gulf of Mexico 

Chris gets lost, talks to some duck hunters, he eventually ends up in the ocean, and almost drowns

300
How has the idea of "self-reliance" come up in the book so far? Use examples to support your answer

Answers very, justify your self

300

How does Chris hide his items that he doesn't want to lose?

He buries them

400

Describe with two details from the story Chris' attachment to Wayne Westerberg

Friends, connect for work, Chris sends nice letters to him etc. 

400

Name two examples of how the theme of "relationships" has been present in the book so far.

Chris' family, people he has met, Wayne

400

True or False

Chris enters Mexico illegally across the border.

True

500

Why does Chris feel uncomfortable in society at the end of chapter four?  

He's been away from people for a long time.

500

The quote "Can this be the same Alex that set out in July 1990? Malnutrition and the road have taken a toll on his body. Over 25 pounds lost. But his spirit is soaring." (Krakauer 37)

What transcendentalist idea is found in this quote?

Answers, very justify your self

500

What treasured book does Chris leave Wayne? 

War and Peace