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In Chapter 5 of Into the Wild, McCandless is strongly influenced by writers like Jack London, whose stories shape the way he thinks about adventure and wilderness. Has a book, song, musician, or artist ever influenced the way you think about life, goals, or the world around you? Identify the specific book, song, musician, or artist and explain how their ideas or message affected your thinking.

 Prompt Response:

A musician that has influenced me about life is Mariah the Scientist. The reason she influenced me about life is because her songs are very relatable and talk about how being in a relationship can be tough and toxic based on who you're with. Her songs also communicate how sometimes you have to be independent and focus on yourself in order to get around and not worry about what your past significant other is doing nor how they are living their life.


Summary:

In class we read chapter 5 of "Into the Wild" and answered discussion questions about what we read.


Reflection:

I learned how to analyze a story and apply my knowledge to questions.

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