After reading Chapter 1 of Into the Wild, consider your first impression of Christopher McCandless. Based solely on the events and details presented in this opening chapter, do you believe McCandless truly understood the risks he was taking when he entered the Alaskan wilderness? Why or why not?

 

    I learned a lot about "Into the Wild." I have never really read like this before so I am very excited too. Thinking about the supplies you would need to pull off an expedition like this is masses, and for him to not have any of this and survive for four years is insane. I am excited to read the book, and unravel the mystery of his life.


We did background information of reading "Into the Wild."


We learned about how fast a bear can run, and other hiking tips.

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