Chpt 14-15 (133-156): Into the Wild

Chpt 14-15 (133-156): “Into the Wild” Begin your day by writing the standard, Essential question, and “Do Now” on the board. Standards WFV 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 WS 1.7 – organize and record information RC 2.2- analyze clarity of meaning- patterns of organization, hierarchical structure, repetition of main ideas, syntax, word choice... Essential question(s) How does the structure of Materials: Chpt 14-15 handout “Into the Wild” book

Do Now: What is

Agenda: Word Meaning melodramatic declaration Exaggeratedly emotional/sentimental zeal fervor for a person, cause, or object; eager desire or endeavor; enthusiastic diligence; ardor. exfoliated stone Top layer removed demarcates mark off the boundaries or limits of gauzy reverie a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing: lost in reverie. desideratum something wanted or needed penitent feeling or expressing sorrow for sin or wrongdoing inebriated Drunk, intoxicated phantasmagoria a changing scene made up of many elements, as in a dream madrigal A song extricated Removed, freed, liberated recumbent Reclined, lying down, leaning chutzpah Nerve, audacity, gall crampon front points a spiked iron plate worn on boots or shoes for aid in climbing or to prevent slipping on ice, snow Epiphany moment of revelation and insight volition the power of willing; will grotesque meringue of Odd, unnatural, delicate, frothy appearing ice in the atmosphere atmospheric ice malevolent place Place that wishes you ill will, or having evil influence

1. Think about and then jot down comparisons you see between McCandless’s relationship with his father and Krakauer’s relationship with his.

2. Do you think Krakauer understands McCandless? Why or why not? To some extent. I think some of the finer points of McCandless are lost on Krakauer – like his inability to truly share himself with people. This behavior brings to mind the aspergers syndrome, and I don’t think Krakauer allows that McCandless wasn’t always mentally healthy.

3. Do you think Krakauer reads too much into McCandless’s life because he feels some sort of affinity to him? I think Krakauer WANTS to believe that Christopher was much like himself. K feels like he could’ve ended up like CM, and only by the grace of God did not. Therefore, he defends CM and portrays him in a more generous light than, perhaps, he deserves.

4. Respond to the following quotation at the end of Chapter 15: “It is easy, when you are young, to believe that what you desire is no less than what you deserve, to assume that if you want something badly enough, it is you God-given right to have it.” All too often, in our society today, we feel we have the RIGHT to things.

Stylistic Choices Words 5. The technical vocabulary in these two chapters is important. Investigate the meaning of the vocabulary and create a chart on the back to help you visualize the words.

Word Meaning/Synonyms Image diorite granular igneous rock consisting essentially of plagioclase feldspar and hornblende nordwand German: north face rucksack Camping back-pack

prow Overhang of rock, resembling the prow of a ship

Ice axe Axe specifically designed for mountain climbing

Structure of the Text In these two chapters, we learn about Krakauer. 6. Are these chapters important to the story of McCandless? Not to the story of McCandless, but to the concept of what he was doing.

7. What do they add? The story of another stubborn, adventurous young man Is there an argument for dumping them? ______If so, make it here.

8. In the first few pages of Chapter 14, Krakauer gives his thesis for the whole book. What is it? McCandless’s death was unplanned, that it was a terrible accident…

9. Do you agree with Krakauer’s thesis? Why or why not? Yes. I do not believe that Christopher was able to comprehend his own mortality, and took chances beyond what was reasonable to survive. He was unaware, not suicidal.

Homework Re-read Chapters 16-18 (157-199)