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  how does the charis's family description of chris differ from the others we have heard?

  Posted by akp123 on Nov 2, 2009 at 10:45 AM

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  what happened when krakauer returned to his tent after abandoning his quest to scale the north face of the devils thumb?

  Posted by ukmichael16 on Oct 29, 2009 at 05:28 PM

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  What is a good thesis statement for the book "into the wild"?

  Posted by jleppert on Oct 29, 2009 at 04:27 PM

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  Why do you think Chris would have lied to Jim Gallien about his name and age?

  Posted by akp123 on Oct 29, 2009 at 03:05 PM

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  What are four environmental ideas in Into the Wild?

  Posted by slencer on Oct 27, 2009 at 02:01 PM

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  in the story into the wild how does krakauer know that Mccandless "was the peace, serene as a monk gone to god"? explain?

  Posted by arpi323 on Oct 23, 2009 at 05:44 PM

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  In the story Into the wild why does krakauer cite these letters? How does doing so add to the text or subtract from it

  Posted by ani323 on Oct 23, 2009 at 05:13 PM

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  These questions are from Chapter 16 of Into the Wild: Why was McCandless compared to Sir John Franklin? How does Krakauer see that comparison?

  Posted by mendenhall101 on Oct 19, 2009 at 06:26 PM

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  Can you explain to me (in detail) why the movie "Into the Wild" is an example of transcendentalism?

  Posted by katiexoxo on Oct 13, 2009 at 06:04 PM

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  What are some important quotes from Chapters 9-11 of "Into the Wild"?

  Posted by eastxc on Sep 24, 2009 at 07:14 PM

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  In Ch.13 of into the wild by Jon Krakauer, did he appeal to any logos,pathos,or ethos?

  Posted by southside2010 on Sep 13, 2009 at 02:45 PM

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  In Into the Wild, what was Chris McCandless's biggest challenge?

  Posted by jennnaa17 on Sep 9, 2009 at 04:26 PM

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  What is the message and purpose of Into the Wild?

  Posted by mlbfan on Sep 7, 2009 at 01:14 PM

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  Do you know every obstacles that chris experiences in chapter 16?

  Posted by brandy153312 on Sep 4, 2009 at 01:02 PM

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  I need quotes in In the Wild, with # numbers, and your personal reflection? Is it possible for 5 examples of this?  

  Posted by swim4ever on Aug 2, 2009 at 04:49 PM

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  What page is this quote on? "So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take an initiative to change the situation." 

  Posted by sonia-lo on Jul 30, 2009 at 07:09 PM

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  Is this quote in the book "Into the Wild" or only in the movie?  "When you forgive, you love. And when you love, God’s light shines upon you." 

  Posted by pricelist on Jun 22, 2009 at 07:10 AM

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  What parts of transcendentalism did Chris use in his life in "Into the Wild"?

  Posted by mburns23 on Jun 9, 2009 at 05:32 PM

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  "Into the Wild" help please!?

  Posted by whodawhaty11 on Jun 3, 2009 at 02:56 PM

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  What is the "Hubris Factor"?

  Posted by meg592 on Jun 3, 2009 at 05:18 AM

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  What did McCandless expect this "greatest adventure" to accomplish?

  Posted by britt92 on May 31, 2009 at 07:37 PM

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  What are a few symbols in the book, Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer?

  Posted by meganmegan on May 30, 2009 at 09:31 AM

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  Please explain the main point of the story "Into the Wild".

  Posted by loverforever on May 28, 2009 at 06:13 PM

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  In chapter 18 how does the Doctor Zhivago quote that opens the chapter foreshodow McCandless' actions and writings later in the chapter?

  Posted by meg592 on May 26, 2009 at 05:53 AM

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  What are 3 examples of how Chris was prepared for the wild and how he lacked preparation?

  Posted by sweetxsarahxann on May 19, 2009 at 07:08 AM

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  How did Krakauer use pathos (emotion) to manipulate your emotions and how?

  Posted by bosoter10 on May 18, 2009 at 02:02 PM

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  What books did McCandless bring on his journey?

  Posted by jamerie on May 17, 2009 at 06:10 PM

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  McCandless mother billie Wonders if she had let Chris take the dog along that things might have turned out differently.Do you agree? Why or Why not?

  Posted by prolifik93 on May 5, 2009 at 05:04 PM

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  What do you make of McCandless going off into the wild without a map? Explain.

  Posted by prolifik93 on May 3, 2009 at 02:32 PM

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  In "Into the Wild" how was Walt associated with space projects and what was his first marriage like?

  Posted by littlesqueal on Apr 21, 2009 at 07:52 AM

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  What are the Krakauer's convictions about Chris McCandless in his book Into the Wild?

  Posted by razorz on Mar 11, 2009 at 02:09 PM

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  How does the Doctor Zhivago quote that opens the chapter foreshadow McCandless' actions and writings later in the chapter? Use two quotes from reading

  Posted by joecrede2005 on Mar 9, 2009 at 08:11 PM

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  Why did so many condemn Chris and feel he caused his own death?

  Posted by whitesox2005 on Mar 9, 2009 at 07:02 PM

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  In Into the Wild, how is Krakauer's life related to McCandless?

  Posted by sunbeam2009 on Feb 25, 2009 at 01:44 PM

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  How does Ken Sleight believe that Everett Ruess died in Into the Wild?

  Posted by tessa-everly on Feb 5, 2009 at 11:40 AM

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  Identify a specific detail or examples from Chris McCandless’ childhood that seem to predict his later behavior.

  Posted by cschmidt424 on Feb 2, 2009 at 06:22 PM

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     Contrast McCandless’ feelings about his family with his family’s feelings about him.  How does the Thoreau quote match Chris' feelings?

  Posted by cschmidt424 on Feb 1, 2009 at 04:39 PM

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  How do Ronald Franz and Wayne Westerberg meet Chris in "Into the Wild"?

  Posted by readerguy on Jan 19, 2009 at 04:26 PM

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  What is the summary of the Epilogue in "Into The Wild"?

  Posted by its-personal on Jan 4, 2009 at 11:00 AM

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  In Into the Wild, how does Jim Gallien meet Chris McCandless?

  Posted by takia18 on Dec 31, 2008 at 01:37 PM

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  What are some quotes that show evidence of Krakauer using his own experiences to piece together Chris's journey in "Into the Wild"?

  Posted by karmapoliceman on Dec 17, 2008 at 04:15 PM

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  How do the narrative strategies support/subvert John Krakauer's claim that he leaves it to the reader to form his or her opinion on McCandless?

  Posted by aryybaryy13 on Dec 13, 2008 at 10:12 PM

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  What is the summary for Chapter 18 of Into the Wild?

  Posted by scott-locklear on Dec 4, 2008 at 02:36 PM

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  What is the summary for Chapter 17 of Into the Wild?

  Posted by scott-locklear on Dec 4, 2008 at 02:35 PM

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  What is the summary for Chapter 16 of Into the Wild?

  Posted by scott-locklear on Dec 4, 2008 at 02:34 PM

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  What is the summary for Chapter 15 of Into the Wild?

  Posted by scott-locklear on Dec 4, 2008 at 02:34 PM

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  What is the summary for Chapter 14 of Into the Wild?

  Posted by scott-locklear on Dec 4, 2008 at 02:33 PM

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  What is the summary for Chapter 13 of Into the Wild?

  Posted by scott-locklear on Dec 4, 2008 at 02:33 PM

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  What is the summary for Chapter 12 of Into the Wild?

  Posted by scott-locklear on Dec 4, 2008 at 02:32 PM

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  What is the summary for Chapter 11 of Into the Wild?

  Posted by scott-locklear on Dec 4, 2008 at 02:30 PM