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 Response: We did not get to read Chapter 1 of Into the Wild, but we looked at the cover and talked about what people need for a thru-hike. My first impression of Christopher McCandless is that he was brave, but not fully prepared. We learned that hikers need important things like enough food, warm clothes, and the right gear. Going alone into the Alaskan wilderness is very risky. It is cold, isolated, and dangerous. I don’t think he fully understood how serious those risks were. He may have believed in himself, but belief is not the same as being ready.

Summary: Today in class we go over the cover page and some information related to the book.

Reflection: I learn more about hiking and essential stuff needed for it. 

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