Prompt: 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?

 Prompt: Based on the first chapter, McCandless did not seem to understand the true risks of the Alaskan wilderness. He entered the woods with very little food and a rifle that was too small for big animals. He also ignored Jim Gallien’s warnings about how dangerous the environment could be during that time of year. McCandless lacked a good map and proper gear, which showed he was not prepared for the terrain. His confidence seemed more like a lack of experience than a real understanding of the danger.

Summary: Today in class we started reading Into the Wind.

Reflection: I learned how stupid backpackers can be.

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