Sam Wilson and Sidney Hoben Into The wild Sam Wilson and Sidney Hoben

Summary Chris McCandless decided to go out on the road Meets new people, refuses help Alaska Real outdoorsman/survival Dies

Thesis Chris McCandless’ yearning for adventure is primarily triggered by his dysfunctional family relationships. This is shown through craft of writing and perspective of narration.

Quote #1 “When Walt and Billie suggested that he needed to get a college degree to attain a fulfilling career, Chris answered that careers were demeaning ‘20th century inventions’ more of a liability than an asset, and that he would do fine without one, thank you.” Page 114 (Craft of writing-Word choice)

Quote #2 “To Walt’s dismay, Chris bristled at this small dollop of fatherly advice. The only effect it seemed to have was to make him even less inclined to share his plans.” Page 119 (Craft of writing-irony)

Quote #3 “Chris’ smoldering anger, it turns out, was fueled by a discovery he’d made two summers earlier, during his cross-country wanderings.” Page 121(Craft of writing – Word choice/imagery)

Quote #4 “Walt and Billie grew increasingly worried about their son’s emotional distance.” Page 124 (Perspective of narration- 3rd person)

Quote #5 “But I didn’t really feel hurt by his failure to write. I knew he was happy doing what he wanted to do; I understood that it was important for him to see how independent he could be. And he knew that if he’d written or called me, Mom and Dad would find out where he was, fly out there, and try to bring him home.” Page 125 (perspective of narration - authenticity)

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Craft of writing Letters from Chris Chapter titles The three adventures (Chris, Everett, Krakauer) Dialogue/Maps

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