75 pages 2 hours read

Jon Krakauer

Into The Wild

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1996

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Essay Topics

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Many Alaskans feel that McCandless brought death upon himself due to his own ignorance. After reading Into the Wild, do you agree with them?

2.

McCandless refused gifts of food and advice throughout his travels. Why do you think he did this?

3.

After graduating college, McCandless cut off all contact with his parents. Do you think he was justified in doing so? Or was this unnecessary for his freedom?