Directions:
Prepare for your essay by reading the article in the following link. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/19/us/into-the-wil…
Writing prompt:
In a multi-paragraph essay, complete the following tasks. Begin by providing a short summary of the events surrounding Chris’s “Magic Bus” as described in the article and include the author and title of the article (intro paragraph). Then, respond to the following quote from the article in 2-3 body paragraphs:
“Through the popularity of the book, many saw Mr. McCandless as a contemporary Thoreau, renouncing material goods on a spiritual journey into nature. But many others, especially in Alaska, argued that he must have been mentally ill, suicidal or hubristic, and that it was irresponsible for Mr. Krakauer to glorify his story.”
Was Chris a hero on a journey of self-discovery and independence from society’s pressures? Or was he a selfish and irresponsible kid who disregarded the privileges and gifts of his upbringing? Support your answer with evidence from your reading of Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer.
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