https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz Watch the TEDTALK video (Carine McCandless) before answering questions! POST COMMENTS ON AT LEAST THREE OTHER POSTS!!! en-us 2020-04-22 04:10:40 UTC 2020-05-05 15:03:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523356871 Carine gives a more personal and detailed account of the abuse that both children suffered at the hands of their own parents, yet also revealed Chris' love of life and hopes for a long one, it explains why Chris needed to push himself to the extreme, and why he did so with limited connections to other humans, and completely cut himself off from family. Throughout her TedTalk, Carine asserts that who we are does not stem completely from predetermined DNA, but from the lessons we learn, and the life we CHOOSE to live. What I took away from this TedTalk, is that the best way to grow as a person is learn from the mistake we make, because we all will and do make mistakes, and that we should live our lives in a way that is fulfilling and gratifying.

]]> 2020-04-22 15:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523356871 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523395845 I do think that Chris died at peace. He was where he wanted to be and even through his last days he was appreciative of his journey even saying "I have had a happy life and thank the Lord." Chris lived his life in a way that fulfilled him, and I think that even though he dies, he found what he was looking for and was content, and could be seen "by the look in his eyes: Chris McCandless was at peace(Krakauer 199)." Even though starving to death was probably unimaginably painful, it is said that at the end the pain subsides into "sublime euphoria( Krakauer 198)" and a moment of mental clarity, so I do think that Chris felt satisfied and serene in his last moments. ]]> 2020-04-22 15:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523395845 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523458396 I think that Chris was a voyager, and very successful by his own terms, I think he found a peace that he had been chasing his entire life. Chris also did something remarkable in surviving the amount of time that he did. The people who assert that he was foolish and selfish, also probably did not live in solitary nature for "112 days" with only "10 pounds of rice (Krakauer 182)" and disregard the success that he did have. I think that he truly found himself in the journey and that "his long, lonely sabbatical [changed] him in a significant way (krakauer 189)" and that  even in his last moments "he [was] smiling( Krakauer 199)." Though Chris' story might have not have inspired me for an adventure quite like his, he is an inspiration for a self journey of discovering who you are, and doing that by any means that makes you a better person, and is fulfilling. ]]> 2020-04-22 15:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523458396 epatton7320 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523511762 Carine's TedTalk further explains and describes the abusive childhood that her and her brother experienced, as well as their mother. Her explaining this allows the reader to understand more as to why Chris divorced himself from his family and wanted to live a real and raw life. Carine's argument in this TedTalk is to encourage people to use Chris' story as an inspiration to live your life to the fullest, even if it is scary. One thing that she said that really struck me was that "moving in a scary direction is the right direction." I think this is something that we can all encourage ourselves to do, looking at Chris' life as an example of it, ]]> 2020-04-22 16:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523511762 epatton7320 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523522604 I believe that Chris did die at peace not only because of where he was when he died, but because of what he was doing. Chris was in his favorite part of the world living his best life, a real and raw life which he never got to experience. His sister, Carine, emphasizes that he lived his best life because he focused on a life of "quality over quantity". In the novel, Jon Krakauer also supports the claim that died peacefully by including some of Chris' final words in his journal that read: "I have had a happy life and thank the Lord. Goodbye and may God bless all" (199)! Then Krakauer elaborates by saying "Chris McCandless was at peace, serene as a monk gone to God" (199). These two quotes capture the peaceful mindset that Chris had and portray the peacefulness of his death. ]]> 2020-04-22 16:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523522604 cmease7190 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523536402 Carine McCandless gives a detailed account of the abuse her and her brother experienced throughout their childhood. One Easter, she explains how her parents had been fighting the entire morning before quickly dressing their kids in their outfits and forcing them to take Easter pictures. Chris is not compliant, he is seen in the pictures with a straight face standing straight up, giving off a haunting expression at just 6 years old. By including this, she is arguing that Chris experienced emotional turmoil at a very young age and built up through the entirety of his life. The built up emotions are what led him to his extreme adventure, and ultimately to death. Chris wanted to forget the difficulties in dealing with other people, and that is exactly what he did on his Alaskan adventure. While it may seem that he was running from his problems and like he took these actions because of his unhappiness, Carine argues that Chris actually was very happy and satisfied in life. Although Chris died young and had a 'miserable' death, he had accomplished all of his life wishes and was able to die doing what he loved. From this, I take away that quality of life should be measured in quality, not quantity.]]> 2020-04-22 16:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523536402 epatton7320 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523542695 I personally think that Chris was an inspirational voyager to many people not only because of his journey to Alaska, but because of what he stood for. Carine McCandless states in her TedTalk that Chris' story is in inspiration to many people because "your DNA doesn't have to define you." She stressed the topic of domestic violence and how she wishes Chris would have had someone to reach out to him on this subject before it was too late. I think that his journey and life encourages people to live their life to the fullest, and that you are not defined by your DNA. ]]> 2020-04-22 16:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523542695 cmease7190 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523570966 Despite dying at 24 years old, Chris McCandless died at peace.  He was doing what he loved when he died and death was somewhat expected from the jump. Chris was not scared to die, proven by the picture of him smiling and waving goodbye right before his death. Considering the way he died, Krakauer speaks about starvation and how at the end of life, one starving often experiences hallucinations and feels little pain. Also, McCandless writes a note when he knows that death awaits soon reading "I HAVE HAD A HAPPY LIFE AND THANK THE LORD. GOODBYE AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL." ]]> 2020-04-22 16:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523570966 cmease7190 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523680929 Although Chris was not even decently prepared for his new life, which makes him seem a little arrogant, the principals behind his adventures are inspiring. His principals of enjoying life, doing as he pleased, and pursuing happiness are inspiring. In Carine's TedTalk, she explains how Chris's story has inspired countless young lives and has helped them to find their true selves. Chris and Carine's childhood lives also help to inspire people. Although their parents had given them deeply troubled lives, they managed to cut their ties and steer their life in the direction that they wanted. This 360 turnaround is inspiring because no matter the origins, it proves that anything can be done.]]> 2020-04-22 17:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523680929 jmulvey4642 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523909300 Carine's ted talk was super important she gave information never before heard on Chris's childhood. Into the wild left out the details of the abuse by the father, it at most just mentioned he was a little overbearing and a cheater. Her argument in the Ted Talk is that your family and DNA do not define you and you do not need to end up being like them. Just because you are related does not mean you are gonna make the same mistakes they did. My take away from this further helps my opnion that Chris was totally justified in what he did and should not be looked down at as an idiot. He was abused mentally and physically as a child and did not think twice with cutting ties from his pretty terrible parents.]]> 2020-04-22 18:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523909300 jmulvey4642 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523954561 "By the look in his eyes: Chris McCandless was at peace( 199).

This quote says it all. Chris was finally at peace. Even though may be dying at a young age, he left his mark on the world and achieved what he wanted. He followed his dream to the end and finally filled the separation between man and nature. He had been planning this for years and after his voyage took a wrong turn he died a peaceful death, apperanlty dying by starvation at the end it becomes warm and one just goes to sleep. I think mentally and physically Chris was at peace at the end.]]> 2020-04-22 19:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523954561 jmulvey4642 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523962832 Chris was no selfish man at all he was a true inspiration for many. A man that left his abusive overbearing parents and made a life for himself on his own and followed his mentors like Thoreau. He followed his dreams when everyone was against him. Now hes an inspiration to many stated in his sisters ted talk. With the book being taught in thousands of high schools with publications in 60 different countries. Chris is a amazing man to many and many flock to read about his dangerous but heroic journey. "he [was] smiling( 199)." A quote speaking of his last moments. It proves how he was a loving man who followed what he believed and always valued good morals like the truth.]]> 2020-04-22 19:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/523962832 gkerr7158 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/524122772 Carine adds information about the relationship between Chris and her parents. She talks about how they were mentally and physically abusive, and how her father was meant to be God who could make no mistakes. She is arguing that this was a large part of the reason Chris left, because he did not want to be associated with the life of his childhood. She talks about your DNA not defining you, meaning that you do not have to be what your parents are or what they want you to be just because you are blood. I took away that there is reason for Chris to leave. It was not easy for him I knew, but this talk helped me realize the extent to which it was in his daily life. ]]> 2020-04-22 20:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/524122772 gkerr7158 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/524141445 I think that Chris was at peace when he died. He was exactly where he wanted to be. I think that taking this trip was important for Chris, so important that he risked his life. "I have had a happy life and thank the Lord. Goodbye and may God bless all" (199) Krakauer. This quote shows that he knew that he was not going to life long, but what he did live was happy and fulfilled. You can tell that he was not concerned with the end of his life because he had lived how he wanted. "By the look in his eyes: Chris McCandless was at peace" (199) Krakauer. There is a saying that goes "the eyes are the windows to the soul" so seeing the peace in Chris' eyes makes it certain to me that he was at peace. ]]> 2020-04-22 20:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/524141445 gkerr7158 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/524170179 I think that Chris was a voyager because he was everything he wanted to be. To be selfish, Chris would of had to neglect others feelings and manipulate them for his own good. What Chris lacked in taking in others feelings, he made up for in genuine intentions. He cared for those who helped him even though he never asked for it. Carine says "Chris would never, ever, intentionally burn down a forest, not even to save his life. Anybody who would suggest otherwise doesn't understand the first thing about my brother" (198) Krakauer. This stood out ot me because it shows how genuine this journey was to him and how he did not take take the easy way out which included hurting the forest, because he was better dead and at peace than living with that. ]]> 2020-04-22 20:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/524170179 ttaylor1618 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526350834 Carine elaborates on Chris's reasoning for going into the wild. She further explains his childhood, abuse from his father and the pressure that he carried as a child.She also explains how he had a love for nature at such a young age which contributed to his journey.]]> 2020-04-23 16:50:51 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526350834 ttaylor1618 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526359001 I do think Chris died at peace despite the way he died and his age. He was living life the way he wanted to and died happier than he would've been if he stayed in the situation he was in before. On page 199, it says "Chris McCandless was at peace" which supports that it was obvious that he was satisfied with his journey and decision to wander into nature alone. ]]> 2020-04-23 16:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526359001 ttaylor1618 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526446380 I think Chris was more of an inspirational voyager than he was of a selfish fool.To deal with his problems, he got in touch with nature. His dedication and passion is inspiring to many people that learn about his story. In his sisters tedtalk, it is evident that he was an inspiration because she finally opened up about her own story as well as revealing certain truths about Chris.]]> 2020-04-23 17:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526446380 tdodson2621 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526558321 In Carnie McCandlessss'ss TED talk she explains about their troubled childhood. They grew up with an abusive father and a complaint mother. She explains how from a young age, Chris was defiant to this environment and found an escape in nature. She explains that contrary to popular believe her brother was not mentally ill. She believes his actions were justified and tells the viewers the viewers of his kind heart. Watching this TED talk and seeing the inside point of view, I took away that Chris was not mentally ill and was aware and contempt with what he was doing.]]> 2020-04-23 18:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526558321 tdodson2621 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526662093 Chris McCandlessss did die at peace. He dies after venturing into the wild. This journey was so important to Chris that he gave his life to achieve it. His life was cut short but is was fulfilling journey. Shortly before he died Chris took a picture; "by the look in his eyes: Chris McCandless was at peace(Krakauer 199)." This quote explains how after all the hardship, McCandless was at peace. ]]> 2020-04-23 18:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526662093 tdodson2621 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526731935 Chris was an inspirational voyager. He felt that he needed to venture into the wild and not doing so would be the same as death. He lived his life exactly how he wanted to live it.  The last notes in his journal read  "I have had a happy life and thank the Lord. Goodbye and may God bless all" (199) This is why he is an inspiration, not because he went to Alaska and died, but rather because he was in control of his life and was satisfied. I hope one day I will feel the same.]]> 2020-04-23 19:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526731935 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526753185 2020-04-23 19:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526753185 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526758677 Corine’s Ted talk Allowed for us to have a better insight into her and her brothers childhood and we were able to see that there were still more underlying reasons as to why Chris wanted to escape not only from society but from his parents. In into the wild we know that Chris had a strained relationship with his family but now we see to the degree it extended.]]> 2020-04-23 19:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526758677 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526761421 I think that Chris died at peace even though his death wasn’t peaceful. Chris died doing what he always wanted to do and I think that if he had to go anyway that he would want it to be doing what he loves. I don’t think it would be a peaceful thing to starve to death but I think that he was proud of what he was doing.]]> 2020-04-23 19:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526761421 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526765625 Personally I think that Chris had just had enough of a normal lifestyle I wanted to get away from society and even though it’s not conventional and what I would necessarily want to do, it’s what he wanted and I think it’s inspirational that he just went for it. I on the other hand probably would’ve planned better but overall he just wanted to find himself and rely on himself completely for once and I admire him for that.]]> 2020-04-23 19:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526765625 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526767372 That’s an interesting idea, I never really thought about that as a reason to push himself to an extreme I looked at it more as a means of getting away.]]> 2020-04-23 19:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/526767372 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/528350104 Chris absolutely died at peace. He set out on a journey to find himself that he knew could possibly end in death but still choose to take the journey anyway because he understood that his inner peace was more valuable then anything he could achieve in life. "Chris McCandless was at peace" (Krakauer, 199). ]]> 2020-04-24 13:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/528350104 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/528367398 Chris was absolutely an inspirational voyager. He set out on a journey to find himself but I think that in his he heart he also wanted to show other people that escaping form society was not as hard as everyone would think it would be. Also Chris kept in contact with everyone that affected his life on this Journey showing that he truly cared about people that effected his life on this journey. Final Chris's last note said "God Bless all". showing that in his heart he cared about people. ]]> 2020-04-24 13:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/528367398 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/528396332 In her ted talk Carine McCandless described how they grew up this abusive parents and how Chris was defiant as a teenager. Chris however found an escape in nature. Her main argument in the talk was that Chris was not mental unstable as many people believed, and that he in fact knew what he was doing and was simply looking for an escape. ]]> 2020-04-24 13:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/528396332 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/530523877 Carine McCandless details many of the intimate and upsetting truths of Chris's childhood that Krakauer does not necessarily delve into. She goes into detail about the impacts that growing up with such abusive parents had on her, and how they even more so seemed to affect Chris. She largely acknowledges the cyclical characteristics of domestic violence, as she explains an abusive relationship she was in after high school. I believe that people who have grown up in abusive homes are much more susceptible to accepting violent relationships with people in their adulthood, and this is very much clear in Carine's accounts. In spite of this, she manages to escape this violence, proving that it is possible to break away from such wrongdoing. Overall, she emphasizes the frequency of domestic violence, and the importance of bringing awareness to such issues. ]]> 2020-04-25 23:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/530523877 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/530534188 I believe that Chris died at peace, as his last note read "I have had a happy life and thank the Lord. Goodbye and may God bless all" (199), which is a clear indication that despite his young age, he died in a place that he very much cherished, and had accomplished much in Alaska and in general. Not only this, but in the last photograph he took of himself, "he was smiling...and there was no mistaking the look in his eyes: Chris McCandless was at peace" (199). In his last few years, Chris led an unorthodox life that would not be ideal for most people, however, it was ideal for him. Ultimately, while his death may not have been fast and easy, he arguably died content with his life. ]]> 2020-04-26 00:15:23 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/530534188 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/530539311 I believe that Chris was unintentionally selfish and somewhat foolish. One of the friendships he formed that struck me, was with Ronald Franz, who was very much attached to Chris. After Franz learned of Chris's death, he "renounced the Lord...withdrew [his] church membership and became an atheist" (60). Not only this, but he discussed prevalent suicidal thoughts and actions after learning of Chris's death. Taking into account the many relationships he formed while out west and then simply deserted, he was rather narrow minded in that sense. However, the deep attachments he seemed to invoke within people seemed very much unintentional. On the other hand, I do believe Chris was living a life that was very much on his own terms, and was rather disconnected from much of society. In many ways, he was incredibly successful, as he survived a profound number of days on little food and no money, and managed to live a life that was ideal for him, which is ultimately what is important. ]]> 2020-04-26 00:30:38 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/530539311 cmosby1709 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/530637625 That the childhood trauma was more severe than the book made out and Carine's testament really shows how common and everyday it was. It also shows that Chris just happened to make a more personal appreach to it rather than trying to make the life that he knew into a new one and have it fixed that way he rather chose to challenge life and take it in a new way in order to try and create a solution to his painfrom experiences earlier in life.]]> 2020-04-26 05:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/530637625 cmosby1709 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/530640074 I definitely believe that to Chris, life was fulfilled, whether he was delusional or not. First of all he was dying of starvation that could not be managed due to the poison he ingested preventing the proper digestoin of food, and when nearing death the person dying a chemical imbalace occurs that starts off in pain but leads to the nullifying of pain, "Some people who have been brought
back from the far edge of starvation, though, report that near the end the
hunger vanishes, the terrible pain dissolves, and the suffering is replaced by a
sublime euphoria, a sense of calm accompanied by transcendent mental clarity.
It would be nice to think McCandless experienced a similar rapture.." (Krakauer 198) to McCandless after suffering for as long as he did had plenty of time to be in that trance state where he would not feel the pain of his suffereing. Then, also, whether or not due to his mental and physical state he managed to get up from his pain and take a picture in front of the buus witha smile on his face. If he truly was unhappy with himself he would not have willed himself to take that picture, he would have felt that he was not worthy enough and had not put enough work into life to feel he had the right to take a picture. Furthermore, every picture he had taken with that involved society, school, or his family he was not smiling, in his last photo he felt it right to smile.]]> 2020-04-26 05:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/530640074 cmosby1709 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/530646872 I think Chris Had his own way with life. He felt that this was something he needed to do, he was menatlly prepared, not fully prepared with his materials,, but he mentally knew what he had to challenge and was not dumb about it. His unpreparedness would lead to his downfall though, not studying the plants in the area, how to properly store meat, or when the river would surge. However despite how  unprepared he was he was mentally fit and felt that this was the only option for life, there was no option for him. "The boy
made some mistakes on the Stampede Trail, but confusing a caribou with a
moose wasn’t among them." (Krakauer 178). But then again going in unprepared and learning through pure force of will and work was what he wanted, I applaud Chris for his resilience and am honestly envious of what he did, it takes a lot of willpower to do that, and to go out happy and content with life is a big accomplishment. Chris set out, completed what he wanted to do in life dearly to his heart, he was prepared and ready to learn, he wasn't ignorant about it.]]> 2020-04-26 05:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/530646872 pjordan5400 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531430781 I'm not really sure honestly. I want to say that he did die at peace but I don't think he was fully at peace. It is revealed through his notes that he was in need of help because his health was so bad, "extremely weak," "starving," "great jeopardy." He also made an SOS note that showed that he was weak and starving and close to death. The tone of the note was not peaceful at all. It is also revealed that near the end of his life, Chris might have began having doubts about cutting himself out of society. He wrote "HAPPINESS ONLY REAL WHEN SHARED" in his book which shows that he started to change his views of society and people. I think that he tried to look on the bright side of things and seem positive which could be results of his stubborn personality, but he still had childhood memories and inner conflicts that don't simply disappear. In the end, I don't think it's possible to truly know if he was at peace but I don't believe he was.]]> 2020-04-26 16:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531430781 pjordan5400 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531460527 I definitely wouldn't describe him as an inspirational voyager. Nothing he did hasn't been done before. As seen in the story, Krakauer describes the journeys of several other people (including himself) into the wild. The the only reason people know who Chris is is because of this book. I think Chris was just a guy who had family issues and a certain type of personality and he made a drastic decision that he didn't have to make. Whatever he was trying to get out of life, he could have done it some other way. He also left his family without contacting them and used people to get to Alaska without thinking about the consequences. That's selfish.]]> 2020-04-26 16:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531460527 pjordan5400 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531549984 Carine mainly describes life at home for them and the trauma they experienced when they were young. She does this to give the audience more information about Chris that wasn't included in Krakauer's book that could reveal why he went into the wild. She argues that people aren't defined by their DNA or where they came from or where they grew up. People can write their own stories and find happiness in spite of what they experienced in the past.]]> 2020-04-26 17:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531549984 sgrayson9663 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531550666  Carine talked about the abuse she and Chris both endured throughout their childhood. She shows us that Chris wanted to not only wanted to leave society, but also his home life. She says that nothing is predetermined just from our DNA but that instead, we choose how to live our lives. My takeaway is that Chris had many reasons to go out into the wilderness like he did. He wasn't mentally unstable, he simply wanted to get away and discover things for himself.]]> 2020-04-26 17:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531550666 sgrayson9663 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531586711 I believe that Chris did die in peace, he was out in the woods, all alone and I think he was peaceful and fulfilled when he died, "there was no mistake the look in his eyes: Chris McCandless was at peace" (199). He wanted to go out and escape from everything he knew and that's what he did when he went to Alaska. He also went into the wild knowing he may not come back out so I think he made peace with the idea of death. ]]> 2020-04-26 18:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531586711 sgrayson9663 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531638751 I see him as an inspirational voyager, He went out into the wild all by himself with almost nothing and survived for a very long time given the circumstances, the quote "he was smiling" (199) shows that he was happy with his decision to go out into the wild even in the last moments of his life. He showed people to do what they want even if they're unaware or scared of the outcome. ]]> 2020-04-26 18:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531638751 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531753692 the ted talk goes more in depth about his childhood and abuse he suffered. she talks about his need to leave his home life and go on his own.]]> 2020-04-26 19:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531753692 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531767303 My guy definitely did not die in peace. Although he was doing something he had dreamed of bro was out there in the cold starving to death he definitely was not peaceful. He even wrote that note talking about how he needed help.]]> 2020-04-26 20:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531767303 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531774090 he was pretty dumb he wasn't prepared its constantly talked about how he didn't have the necessary experience of equipment.]]> 2020-04-26 20:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531774090 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531823885 Carine's tedtalk brings up abusive childhood trauma explaining why Chris takes the path he takes. Her message is to encourage people to use his story as inspiration to live everyday like it's your last. What we can take away from this is to do what we're most afraid of. ]]> 2020-04-26 20:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531823885 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531837342 "By the look in his eyes: Chis McCandles was at peace" (199) He was obviously at peace and satisfied with the life he created for himself. As painful as it seems to starve to death, he made the most out of his trauma and valued the wilderness. I don't think he'd change his life for any reason. ]]> 2020-04-26 20:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531837342 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531848611 I think Chris was a successful voyager, who inspires people with his story to distance from society. "he was smiling" (199) he was obviously proud of his decision and made the best out every situation considering being in the wild. This makes people realize that good things happen when you take the path you're most scared of. ]]> 2020-04-26 20:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/531848611 rsorrells8544 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/532074002 Carine's TedTalk explains why Chris was so obsessed with the truth, as he hardly ever got it as a child. It also explains why he alienated himself from his parents, his dad was abusive, as Carine described him, "in our house he was God, he could do no wrong" that would drive just about anyone away. the take away is that Chris was a real person that faced real hardships, before he ever went on his fateful journey. it shows us that Chris didn't just spin out one day and decide to up and leave, he was pushed to that place since he was very young.]]> 2020-04-27 00:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/532074002 rsorrells8544 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/532086237 I don't think that Chris was ready to die at that age, however, I do still think that he died at peace, I think that even though he didn't get to finish his journey, he still got further than anyone expected him to and he met so many people and impacted so many lives, I think he had been preparing himself for the idea that he may never make it out of those woods long before he ever entered them. "I figured he
wouldn’t have been crying unless he intended to take some big risks and knew he might not be coming back." pg 48]]> 2020-04-27 00:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/532086237 rsorrells8544 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/532094296 There isn't a single person that can call Chris selfish, he literally donated the money left in his bank account and never kept more than he needed. yes, he did leave his family but his parents are what pushed him to do it, his dad was awful and abused him and his mother blamed him for just being born. the only person that could blame him would be his sister, and she even calls him an inspiration. Was his journey a little foolish? Hell yeah, but it was just that, HIS journey, he needed to do it or he would've only cheated himself, he felt his calling and he answered it, it was his life and his choice, is anything, making him stay would've been selfish, I don't think that he could have ever been truly happy with himself if he never took that journey. and that's just the impact on his life, his story helped so many people. "teachers didn't assign 'Into The Wild' so that students would gain a better understand of Chris, they assigned it so students would gain a better understanding of themselves." Chris isnt just inspirational voyager, he is a human that other humans can relate to and I think that's the most important label that one could have.]]> 2020-04-27 00:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/532094296 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/537191517 Carine tells us about the abuse chris suffered and how that may have impacted his decision to leave, and she also expresses that his journey was, given the circumstances, sane]]> 2020-04-28 18:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/537191517 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/537310653 I think he most likely died in intense pain, like, let's be real, but if you just mean spiritually then yeah, I think chris was at peace. He had a pursuit and he went for it, and he probably felt more fulfilled during the journey than anyone else his age who may have been starting their adult lives in a "normal" way. ]]> 2020-04-28 18:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/537310653 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/537315116 I think he was just a guy looking for fulfillment in the woods, and there's nothing wrong or foolish about that. I mean, he could've prepared more, but I think he represented a really cool way of life where you prioritize your own fulfillment over conformity.]]> 2020-04-28 18:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/537315116 rreyes2512 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/537418340 Carine's talk reveals the gravity of the situation in their family and helps us understand why Chris would be so compelled to seek an escape. She argues that regardless of the kind of background you come from, you are the creator of your own story and are not bound to reliving the things you went through. It is interesting to think about. I myself sometimes wonder if the actions of my family members will affect the type of person I become. This talk gives me hope that I can choose to be different.]]> 2020-04-28 19:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/537418340 rreyes2512 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/537522875 Despite going through the pain of starvation, I believe Chris was able to die in peace. As said in the book, "the hunger [eventually] vanishes, the terrible pain dissolves, and the suffering is replaced by a sublime euphoria, a sense of calm accompanied by transcendent mental clarity" (Krakauer 198). If Chris experienced such feelings in the end, it is not hard to see why he why he was smiling so broadly in his final photograph. ]]> 2020-04-28 20:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/537522875 rreyes2512 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/537926554 I don' think Chris was foolish, but his story doesn't inspire me to do what he did. Unlike Billie, I don't believe that his feat would only be admirable "if he'd lived" (Krakauer 203). I agree with Ron Hamilton's argument that "[Chris] wasn't truly starving ... it wasn't arrogance that killed him, it was ignorance ..., which must be forgiven, for the facts underlying his death were to remain unrecognized to all, scientists and lay people alike, literally for decades" (Krakauer 212). I think that fact is reason enough to respect Chris for what he would otherwise have accomplished. The reason I'm not "inspired" in any way is not solely because I don't want to die in the wilderness, but because I feel his method of escape is what suited him best for his unique situation. I have no problems that compel me to do anything similar. I just find it remarkable that Chris was actually able to reach satisfaction and make peace with himself in the endeavor.]]> 2020-04-29 01:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/537926554 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/544449257 The ted talk about Chris' childhood reveals many of the motivations for his actions. He was exposed to a childhood where he was both physically and mentally trapped in a turbulent household. He left his household searching for truth. They weren't trusted with honesty and respect and it made him want to separate himself from other people in order to prevent emotional and mental abuse like he had in his youth. He was both searching for truth and running from lies. My take away is that his mental state was twisted by abuse and that caused him to go into the wild. ]]> 2020-05-01 16:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/544449257 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/544464882 I believe that there is no such thing as dying in peace because I feel that in your last moments of life you will always have certain regrets. I feel that Chris was more focused on the journey rather than the destination. I feel that even in his last moments he would rather die free and independent than held back by lies and social conformity. ]]> 2020-05-01 16:49:13 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/544464882 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/544472665 I think he was neither of those things because he was escaping the things that caused him so much pain. His only experiences with traditional society had extreme negativity associated with it. In his youth he found joy only in nature, going on hikes and such. He was a person that had lost so much trust in those around him that he ultimately had no anchor holding him in one place. ]]> 2020-05-01 16:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/544472665 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/547541986 The description of Chris's childhood explains a lot about why he felt the need to get away from his family. He was trying to escape his past so that it didn't become his future. She's arguing that your parents, good or bad, don't represent the person you have to be. Everyone is free to live their own lives. I take away that we get certain genes from our parents but that doesn't make us who we are.]]> 2020-05-03 20:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/547541986 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/547607206 I think it's totally possible to dye at peace. Though I'm not an expert on death and I've never died before so I can't really go into detail about it. "I HAVE HAD A HAPPY LIFE AND THANK THE LORD. GOODBYE AND MAY GOD BLESS ALL!" Pg. 199. That sounds pretty peaceful to me. Or at least satisfied and accepting.]]> 2020-05-03 21:04:31 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/547607206 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/547614576 I don't think Chris set out to be an "inspirational aesthetic voyager" but I think that's definitely what ended up happening. His trip to discover meaning in himself in a deeper way then he currently did was fulfilled in his mind. He did what he set out to do. Sadly he died from it. That could have been the end of it. But since the right people were able to discover his tale, it become a globally know story of self discovery. That sounds pretty inspirational to me.]]> 2020-05-03 21:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/547614576 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/552298233 This TED talk opens up the life of Chris McCandless in a more personal way. This gave insight that we were unable to get just from reading Krakauer's collection of evidence. Carine was able to recount the things that Chris and their family had been through and give a little bit more thought into the "why" of Chris's extremeness. I think that this TED talk showed the power behind family issues as well as the ability of one to cope. I think that there are many different take aways but I personally saw the relationship and its affects from a family perspective. ]]> 2020-05-05 14:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/552298233 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/552316269 Even though Chris did die at a much younger age than he should have, I think that the way he went was very fitting for his personal moral set. The motivation to live out in the wilderness was a huge part of his life, and eventually lead to his death. i honestly think that he would have wanted it this way. I think he wanted to prove to himself that he could have gone longer, but if he did that, this would have been an even more perfect death. "Driving west out of Atlanta, he intended to invent an utterly new life for himself, one in which he would be free to wallow in unfiltered experience." (Krakauer, 22-23)]]> 2020-05-05 14:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/552316269 https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/552334631 I think that people are taking a much deeper meaning into what Chris was trying to say. i understand how someone could take either side, but honestly, I think that this was less of a politically motivated effort and more of a personal venture. I personally believe that Chris did what he thought was best for himself. Although he wanted others to follow his philosophies, he was not pushing them on anyone. "...it wasn't arrogance that killed him, it was ignorance, which must be forgiven..." (Krakauer, 212)]]> 2020-05-05 14:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_clare/3s8wdcaw416gdfiz/wish/552334631