1. Self-Reflection Assignment 2
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Self-Reflection Assignment 2

2. Self-Reflection Assignment 2
Follow the instructions on the following two (2) slides.  
I expect a well-developed thought process and complete ideas expressed in your writing. I also expect an attempt at an organized process of writing down your thoughts; however, it is your thoughts that I am most interested in.
Your reflections will be collected a the end of the hour and evaluated based on your depth of thought.
Self-Reflection Assignment 2

3. For the next 10 minutes, free write about ideals and our ability to live up to them:
What is the purpose of ideals in terms of how we live our lives?
Are we truly hypocrites when we fall short of our ideals? Why or why not?

4. Read and consider the following:
Before McCandless leaves for Alaska, Wayne Westerberg offers to buy him a plane ticket. McCandless refuses, however, claiming, “flying would be cheating. It would wreck the whole trip” (67).
Find and explain three quotes from the book that demonstrate whether or not McCandless actually lives by his words.
Be sure to cite a page number for your quotes.