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meg592
meg592
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High School - 11th Grade

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

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Posted by meg592 on Tuesday May 26, 2009 at 5:53 AM and tagged with into the wild, use quotes from chapter 18.

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  1. mreed27
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    High School - 10th Grade

    The Doctor Zhivago quote with Chris's highlighting and underscores indicate that he was ready to spend time and share himself with others rather than living in the wilderness alone, trying to prove something to himself. The fact that he underlined "love of one's neighbor" shows that he took careful consideration of that idea and began to realize that life is only worthwhile when shared with others. This realization is probably what prompted him to attempt, yet fail, to cross the river back into civilization.

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    Posted by mreed27 on Tuesday August 18, 2009 at 5:49 PM