into the wild blog by Monica Monroy (Student WHS) https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc Monica Monroy en-us 2021-12-07 15:29:24 UTC 2025-10-16 00:31:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f304.png My experiences in the wild mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1933843933 2021-12-07 15:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1933843933 Chapter 1: The Alaska Interior mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1938513158 Summary: A Young native man named Christopher Johnson McCandless who was only eighteen, maybe nineteenth the most was very determined(p.6) to start his new life in the wild. When a man named Jim Gallien spotted a hitchhiker four miles out of the fair bank who was Christopher. When Jim saw Christopher he was Shivering(p.3) in the gray Alaska dawn he asked where he was going and he said " as far as the edge of Denali national park. Jim can describe Christopher had an exciting spirit(p.6) that can not be broken(p.6). On Tuesday, April 28, 1992, Chris was dropped off at the head of the stampede trail. Jim had thought of stopping to tell Alaska state troopers about "Alex" just in case but he figured any normal(p.7) would just get hungry and find a trail to get help.

Analysis: i think it was good for him to leave but i wouldn't say it would be the best idea knowing he died in the end ]]> 2021-12-09 15:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1938513158 Chapter 2 : The Stampede Trail mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1951065081
Summary: it was a long , meandering(p.10) journey down to the stampede trail to get the Fairbanks bus 142. close to where Chris calls home for four months in the bush. on September 6, 1992, six Alaskans(p.10) as well followed that path and to the bus where they came upon SOS letters and a red signal flag created from a leg warmer. One of the men Gordon Samuel (p.10) searched the bus and discovers sleeping bags with the head of a deceased man. The next day the Alaska state troopers visit the vehicle and find Chris's remains as well as his belonging that contained many rolls of film, many self-portraits, and a journal with 113 entries with very explained detail of his last few days. they concluded he died on malnutrition and only weighed 67punds at the time of his dead and with no id or identifying information the mystery of who this young hiker is beginning.

Analysis: Seeing how people found his body is sad and mostly the fact that he was only last to weigh 67 pounds, really shows how much he was starving.]]> 2021-12-16 05:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1951065081 Chapter 4: Detrital Wash mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1951065709 Summary:  in this point of the journey things start to get tough. After pulling in the lake mead national relational area outside he finds himself in a strong thunderstorm that leaves him stranded with a car that won't start since the car got flooded. As much as he loved that car he decided to start his journey on foot. after this chapter, it mentions he got ripped off in northern California by a man named crazy Ernie and the hints keep coming. He gets hitchhiking ticked after escaping the situation and makes the mistake and reveals his real address to the cops and that causes his parents to know about his location. at this point you'd believe Chris would've give up like any normal person but no.

Analysis: It's nice to know he had a strong bond with Chris unlike how he did with his parents but i feel like maybe he ran and started a new life so fast ]]> 2021-12-16 05:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1951065709 Chapter 3 : Carthage mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1951065921 Summary: The author Jon begins to focus on the journey rather than the destination in this chapter. He encounter an old friend on Alex's Wayne Western berg in the little town on Carthage South Dakota. he learns that in the fall of 1990 Wayne mentions picking up Chris and both  on a ride to Sacco Hot Springs. According to his well friend Wayne he was a very hardworking, clever person.Chris had claimed Carthage as his home. After Jon mentions Chris's rocky relationship with his parents, Walt and Billie

Analysis: i feel like no matter what your parents have like money and a good home that doesn't matter , its how they treat you so if his parents treated him bad he had a good reason to want to start a new life.]]> 2021-12-16 05:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1951065921 Chapter 7: Carthage mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1951066952 Summary: Jon Krakauer traveled to Carthage, South Dakota in November 1992 to meet Alexes friend Wayne and some of Wayne's family members. Alex mentioned him as a hard worker but yet would tell people he lacked common sense and how " he definitely wasn't what you'd call mechanically minded"(p.62). he also mentioned how Alex planed to "divorce" his parent and never speak to them (64). Alex would've been described as " the life of the party despite his mood swings. The chapter concludes with postcards addressed to both Westerberg and Jan Burress the day before Alex set out into the stampede trail and says " if you don't hear from me again just know you are a magnificent man"
Analysis: I find it crazy just how much a person can mean to someone and not notice how he impacted not only his friends but the world. ]]> 2021-12-16 05:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1951066952 Chapter 5 : Bullhead City mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1952779860 summary: Chris had worked in a mcdonals when he went south during the fall of 1991. His workers would call him a drifter as someone who absolutely hated wearing specific requirements, but after outgrowing that job he quit and he went to seek his "mother" Jan Burress in the desert town of slab city. people there would see him as an unfriendly funny person. someone who can be so engaged in singing and playing the piano for hours.When it did come to being a mother chris would run away because he didn't like the idea of a "family"
Analysis: in all honestly i think everyone just has a diffrent taste for a family and mabye that just wasnt for chris 



]]> 2021-12-17 00:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1952779860 Chapter 6: Anza-Borrego mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1952780682 summary:

Analysis:]]> 2021-12-17 00:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1952780682 chapter 9: Davis Glush mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1994788554 Summary: even though this chapter may not concentrate fully but this chapter is about Everett Ruess he was a risk-taker, traveler. at a young age, he dropped out of UCLA after only doing one semester to take on his journey. Everett also goes but the name, Nemo. As Nemo was on a solo ride in Utah, He suddenly disappears. There was no remaining of his body, no hints or nothing the only thing they found was his donkey in some cave with some drawing and graffiti he made, while he was missing there was a search party to find him but nor did they find him, until this day his case still remains a mystery.


Analysis: I just find it so crazy how both guys went into the went and not one came out alive of the wild, and the fast that mystery of his disappearance is still in question and how no one was able to find him.]]> 2022-01-16 23:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1994788554 Chapter 10: Fairbanks mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1996397907 Summary: Back to Chris since he lacked identification the Alaska state troopers contacted the anchorage daily news and published about a "mystery guy" to see if anyone was missing a family member or had any information. When Jim Gallien saw the news hr tells the troopers about Alex later on the troopers extend their hunt into SD where they come to a dead-end, later on, the story hits Paul Harvey's radio program. When the story came onto the radio when Wayne Westerberg gives the state troopers Alex's real name and social security number that leads them to Annadale Virginia. As well they find Chris's stepbrother the old-style way and sadly he has to deliver the news to his parents that their son is dead.


Analysis: Can you believe he has to be the person to deliver the news that their missing child is dead omg..... it's crazy how they knew right away to tell the troopers about Alex because they now were able to identify the body...]]> 2022-01-17 18:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1996397907 Chapter 11: Chesapeake Beach mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1996754838 Summary: During this chapter it kind of shows the real person Billie is towards his children .It also gave us the reason why Chris would want to leave that toxic household. The maternal grandfather's passion of camping may have also given him another reason to want to go into the wild. Christopher and carine were both musicals as well the have raced cross country and had  strong drive to succeed in everything. Chris secretly house a homeless man  on their property because the family was well off and you know they were well off because Billie and Walt McCandless were able to retire


Analysis: In this chapter it would show how bad of parents that they were and mever really payed much attention to chris and they GAVE him the reason to want to leave so he did i would want to leave if i could and was in his situation.
]]> 2022-01-18 00:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1996754838 Chapter 12: Annandale mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1996818295 After Chris graduated from Woodson High school hes starts his journey through the American West. When he left he didn't make so much communication with his family or anyone in general and it was like that for a while until he cut off all contact with them. Chris had started school at Emory University in Atlanta he had amazing grades but sadly wasn't very social. but during his journey, he discovers the shocking secret his father had. His father maintained another relationship with another woman with kids while going back and forth with his mother and that made Chris despise his father more.

Analysis: This is crazy you see more drama on why he wanted to leave... i mean c'mon who wouldn't be mad. like thinking hes only ur dad and loyal but in reality has a whole other family oh no....]]> 2022-01-18 01:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1996818295 Chapter 13: Virginia beach mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1996867197 at this point, his sister is grieving hard about her brother's death because as it doesn't mention it but they had a lot in commmon even their appearance some people even though they were twins. but unfortunately, Chris never contacted her as much during the journey even though they were so close. she was devastated as her husband delivered the news, she had even lost alot of weight. Later on her and her half brother go pick ip his ashes since his parents didnt. 


analysis: i kinda dont understand how he didn't communicate more with his sister when he knew she loved him so much and how they were so close. i feel like now is when you kind of notice who truly loved him and who didnt.....]]> 2022-01-18 02:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1996867197 Chapter 14: The stikine ice cap mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1996876456 summary: the attention again shifts from the Chris.. now the author tells his own story about hiking the devils thumb a very dangerous glacier, this was his journey just like chris's . he says he went on with caution thru the snow story when crossing over something that could kill him instantly.. hes very concerned that his supply he ordered through plane wont arrive on time and he will die but his meals get deliver that next morning. he climbs almost 700 feet when he runs out of footholds and had no choice but to head down.

Analysis: i think hes trying to show how everyone has their stoty even crazys storys but its like did he plan everything how chris did like saying bye and notes or anything ???]]> 2022-01-18 02:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1996876456 Chapter 15: The Stikine Ice Cap mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1996907742 Summary: as he returns very disappointded he sets his tent on fire.. he reflects to why he want to come climb and it was all because of how his father mistreated him and had so much high expectation from him in medical school..(just like chris). after that long day he just take a min to realize everything before his climb back down.. later on people saying they aren't suprised about him.now he looks back and realizes he pushed his boundaries in order to achieve his goal..

Analysis: if chris was still alive I wonder if he regret his trip , what would he now be doing in life??? if he forgave his dad???]]> 2022-01-18 02:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1996907742 Chapter 16: The Alaska Interior mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1997138353 Summary: this goes back to the odyssey, he goes back to when chris was hitchiking his was to Canada and met gallien. he had spend days with him in stuckey and sharing his though about surving off the land. He had followed the Teklanika River untill he reached the "magic bus" where he unfortunately passed away on may 1st. when wanting to pack up and go back to civilization on july 3rd he (trys) to go through the river but the water is too deep and the current is to fast.]]> 2022-01-18 05:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1997138353 Chapter 17: The stamped trail mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1997163226 Summary:In this chapter for men have a map and follow Chris's footsteps along the trail. As they retraced his steps they found out there was a cable cord not even within 20 minutes away from where they cross the river later on the men arrived at the bus and they searched inside discovering many of Chris's belongings including his homemade Bell jeans nail clippers and his hiking boots. they feel like they're trespassing on his final resting place but they still camped outside the bus because no I want to  sleep inside because it was scary they felt like Chris was Haunting the bus later on this app I the fire and the all reflected on Chris and they respected his desire for the adventure that Many people would be scared to take 

Analysis:Does he ever think about taking a map.  or try asking someone for directions because it would have been easier if he didn't have to cross the current and could have took in the cable car ???

]]> 2022-01-18 06:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1997163226 Chapter 18: The Stampede Trail mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1997164651 Summary: On July 8th Chris returned to the Magic Bus after  failing to cross the river. Chris highlighted many sections in doctors of eagles they all relate. Christmas wishes to read tigery into social and share his life with others. In his journal he writes many stops explaining how he felt weak in Grave Danger and told us how stuff started getting a little rocky..There could have been 3 reasons  he got poisoned.  1: he became so hungry like he ate moldy seeds  2:  he ate poison potato seeds  or 3:  since he was so skinny his body fought energy to fight off eating sweet pea plants.As he shoots one last selfie holding a card saying:  I lived  a blessed life and thank the Lord for it. Thank you and may God bless you all. which led to him passing away on August 19th 1992 he had lasted 112 days  end his journey I'm only 19 days before the other people found the bus in September

Analysis: This chapter really took a big  toll on me because Chris has gone away due to family problems and he wanted to feel more free and even though he did no matter what he did and ended up in death he thought he was going to do something better with his life by going into the wild but instead never made it out the wild. 

]]> 2022-01-18 06:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1997164651 Epilogue mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1998195084 Summary: It's been 10 months after the death of Chris the family is set out to go and visit the "Magic Bus" trying to recreate the steps he took but they couldn't so they just flew out there. They wandered around the bus for almost three hours just looking at his belonging and as well going to visit the river where he would go and get water. But oddly Billie seems very calm and centered, after visiting her son's last moments it made her realize he passed away doing what he loves. before they left they made a little memorial plaque for Chris.

Analysis: It's truly so sad that any parent has to go through this but I honestly feel like the parents ESPECIALLY the father had no right to say he should've done what he did because one main reason he left was because of his father.]]> 2022-01-18 15:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1998195084 afterword mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1998294870 Summary: and this article we find out what are some possible reasons that Chris has passed away from,  in the book it obviously States he passed away of starvation butt krakauer decided to figure out what really killed him. after spending almost  $20,000 of his own money trying to figure out what happened to Chris he found out that the seats have contained a chemical known as “ L-canavaine. a chemical that would surface all over the winter to protect it from humans eating it and since Chris has so much he ended up getting poisoned. 


Analysis:The fact tha  krakauer really spent that much money and put so much time into finding out what really killed Chris is crazy. normally people would just say oh it was food poisoning and starvation but he wanted to know exactly what was the cause and got his answer

]]> 2022-01-18 15:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/1998294870 Chris McCandless Reflection mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/2008019275 Summary:  this book end Journey went through so many ups and downs that my feelings are all over the place. I understand that he left because of some news that he had found out I mean I would want to 2 with the news he got but he could have resolved that problem with confronting his father we're speaking about it with Any of his siblings or his mother  but I mean who can blame the boy his whole life his parents never really paid attention to him they expected so much for him. I'm proud of him because he was determined on doing the trip  I mean it was kind of common sense for him to take some stuff like a map or phone or something that he can keep contact in with someone from the world. it's sad because he couldn't finish this trip without coming home I can say this was a really good book.




#itshouldveendedbetter

]]> 2022-01-24 05:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/2008019275 My future Odyseyy mmonroy1011_2 https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/2008026479 As a child I can honestly say it was rare where my parents would take us out because my parents were really hard working and still I never had the time to take us out other than Sundays. as well as my parents aren't the type of people who would like to travel all the time because they would be tired or they just didn't want to. I think the future journey is to travel an experiment with nature more because it's beautiful there. The Greenery, the water, is just mother nature in general. I often find myself enjoying the sunset while sitting in the park. I just watch them from a house.My Odyssey journey book would be filled with pictures of me with new people, my family and me and mother nature.






#mother nature ]]> 2022-01-24 05:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mmonroy1011_2/1wo1d1wm47ky6skc/wish/2008026479