Prompt: McCandless set out to live independently in the wilderness, but his death reveals the harsh reality of nature and survival. In your blog post, analyze how his desire for independence contributed to his death. Then, connect this idea to your own life by explaining a time when you wanted complete independence or control over a situation. Did things go as planned, or did you face unexpected challenges?

Prompt Response: Chris's desire for independence was one of the driving factors that led to his tragic fate. Him wanting to satisfy himself in showing that he could live off the land alone was possibly his biggest mistake. If he didn't neglect help from others, maybe he'd still be alive to tell his adventures. In the end though, his naivety of the wilderness and his need for ultra independence left him with no luck. A time when I wanted control over a situation was when my family and I were looking at houses to move into. I had plans to have my own room, but due to unexpected circumstances, we had to downgrade to an apartment. I was so upset that I wasn't going to get my own space, but I had to face the reality of our money situation. 

Summary: In class we finished the book and film adaptation of Into the Wild.

Reflection: Through finishing the book and film adaptation of Into the Wild, I learned that McCandless's starvation was caused by him eating a wild potato seed.