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Why do you think "Into the Wild" became a bestseller? What was it about this story that hit readers to the point of it selling so many copies, making it into a movie and using it in classrooms? What themes and values made people feel riveted to the story?
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I think Into the wild sold so many stories because it was suspensfull and thrilling. Also the book was about a real mans life trying to live on his own in the wilderness. Without many supplies with him to. It talks about his life and why he did his adventures and who he meet along his adventures. Theses kinds of book do well because many people like to read exciting books that dont bore them and get there attention and keep it throught out the book as they read along. The book was good by how many values and morals you can learn from this book and how it can improve on life for kids in the classroom. Thats why i think that Into the Wild sold so many copies and was made into a video for kids in classrooms.
I think that "Into the Wild" became a best seller and was used in many places such as classrooms for a few reasons. First was that we can all relate. Everyone is like Chris during some part of our life. Chasing our passion and leaving everything behind for it. Second is the themes that teach you a lesson. Such as how sometimes parents do know best. Also that we dont know it all and we can learn from others. So young people can look twice at their decisions and ask themselves if they were being foolish like Chris.
Kristen Pauly
6th hour
Well for starters i think Into the Wild is such a good sellers becuse it had was written by a great author and was exciting. also i think readers could relate well to Chris McCandless. his almost reckless adventure is something most people want to have. the way he didnt get cuaght in the race for money like almost everybody else that graduates from college does. he was like the modern day thoreau, which i think is also appealing to people. even more than just admiring chris people who read the book were tuaght values and morals. for instance his hard work ethic, determinationand and individualism.
Andy B, 6th hour
I think "Into The Wild" became such a big hit because of its adventure. The book also tought a lesson about life too. In the book, Chris somewhat shows you how you dont have to live by the rules. He also expresses beliefs and values throughout his adventure. Im guesing this book is used in classrooms because schools want kids to do what they dream of or believe. This book has a great theme to it and is interesting to read. The movie was probably made to help express the book better and make it understandable. This is why I think "Into The Wild" was a great hit.
Hunter White,
6th hour.
Into the Wild was a great book. I think it was a best seller because it was written well. Every page I read I wanted to keep reading. I think this book was a big hit because it had a little bit of everything. It was sad at times and then it would be suspensful. I think it was used in classrooms because it can really relate to teenagers. The topics and themes in the book can teach us some really important lessons. We think that we know everything. We think that no one understands us which I think is what Chris was feeling because his parents didnt understand that he didnt want their money or gifts. Another lesson is that your parents are right probably 90% of the time.
Cody Kabisa
6th hour
i think that "into the wild" i such a good seller and used widley in classrooms and other medias because it is unusual. you never really read a story about someone intentinally losing themselves in the woods so they can find thier inner person. in this book you discover things you never seemed to think about. it gets you away from conforming and understanding transdentalism. it shows how you can get what you want if you really work for it. to not just give up because of other people in your life. it is good for kids to read in classrooms because if we actually read and understand it we can get alot out of it.
I think " Into the Wild" was a best seller because its a true story. Whenever something is a true story it always catches my attention more. Just thinking that this actually happened to someone and they went through all these things. Another reason why I think it sold so many copies was because so many people can relate to it. Not nessesarily leaving home and civilization. But the idea of thinking what it would be like to start new somewhere. Where you could be anyone you wanted to be and have a fresh start. I think some themes and values people get from this story is not to take things for granted. Just thinking that Chris died of starvation makes me not want to waste food or take for granted having a house to live in to keep me warm.
Hannah Aittama
5th Hour
Mr. Kay,
I think Into the Wild is a bestseller because it explains the life of an extreme transcendentalist. We don't naturally here of lots of people in history that are this extreme transcendentalist and romanticist. People don't naturally care about these kind of people and usually they frown upon them, but this is a character that we can kind of understand and like. This hits people because just the story is so serious. It shows how Chris is different and the good and the bad of being different. He sort of makes a big impact because he tries to romanticize his life and he died doing such. People may feel grabbed by the story because it is so different and so original. They like reading about things that is fun that ends in tragedy. He is really only different and that's what kills him. People want to read that he is still living, but now he is dead. Just for Being different. That's what grabs people.
-Luke LaFountain
6th Hour
Why do you think "Into the Wild" became a bestseller? What was it about this story that hit readers to the point of it selling so many copies, making it into a movie and using it in classrooms? What themes and values made people feel riveted to the story?
I think that into the wild became a bestseller because of the story it is telling. I think that in the book, the reader always was thinking about what would happen to McCandless next. The story, shows hardships. It shows children persistence, and that whatever the situation, you can make it through. It sets a good example or morals to kids to look up to. In the story the themes of harship, struggle, achievement and failure are something for kids to look at. I think that i shows a great spectrum of the human life. That life can be good, or bad, but you can still make it through. It made this book something to keep you reading on.
I think that this book became a bestseller because it fascinated many people. It had a big story to tell. People were curious to see why and how Chris McCandless died. Once a few people read the book, they passed it on to their friends and told them to read the book because it was so good. I think the fact of it having so many different parts and themes to the story sold that many copies. Everybody was curious to see what kind of person Chris was. This is because his story must have been on the news and people wanted the full in depth look at the story. Making it into a movie came from seeing the response they got from the book. It taught lessons that can only be taught through experience which caused a movie to be made. The themes that really got people riveted by the story were the idea of independence and transcentdentalism. If Chris wasn't so independent, I don't think that people would be as interested. His independence actually made the story becuase without it, there really wouldn't be a story.
William Schwartz
6th hr
Mr. kay
I think tht into the wild became a best seller because people were courios. They wanted to know how chris dies and they wanted to know what Chris did in his life. They think that it so different for a person to do such a thing. People want to know how this kid got away from everything and how he lived his life. Some people prabably see them selves in chris. They want to get away and live a care free llife where there is no stress and wories. So they read this book and imagine if that could be them exscaping from the world. I think that is why they made it into a movie. Because people are courios and dream of doing this. It shows being a transedentalist and living freely.
Chris Reid
5th hour
I think this book became a bestseller because alot of people dont act like chris, and it interests them. The story relates to about everyone, but not in the same ways, it touches everyone in a different, but good way. Its one of those books that once you get into you cant set it down. My friend Casey and I always talk about what book were readin so people in the world do the same, so it got passed on. Makin the demand for the book greater. All the themes connected every reeader that read this amazin book. So, they just couldnt get enough of this chris character. Many young teens go thru the "f the world" stage, not to lie im going through it right now. But this book is like that, chris left and did what he wanted and not wat the world wanted., and this book shows that you can live HOW YOU want to. It teaches many students to experience life at differnt views. If chris was a total different person, like he listened and never thought for himself, people would lose interest in this book very fast.
Stefanie Samuel
I think "Into the Wild" became a bestseller because it was about a boy named Chris/Alex who wanted to travel everywhere. What got readers attention about this story was that Chris/Alex left home went all the way to Alaska, then went off from there on a journey. Also, it got readers attention by how much adventure their was. It shows what decisions we can make can affect us badly in life. The themes and values made people feel riveted by the story were when Chris/Alex was determined to find a job so he can go back to Alaska . Another value is to go back to Alaska and finish his journey. This is why I think "Into the Wild" was a best seller.
Katherine Walsh
6th Hour
I think this book sold so many copies because Chris was so brave, and people found him interesting. It was a story that anyone could get into, while learning about transcendentalism. It showed how little problems that no one could even notice can cause someone to just leave. People found chris to be different and wanted to know more about his life. The book also has many themes to learn from. Since it was based on a true story it also gives people more of an interest to read it. It shows people how much someone is willing to leave behind to find what they truley want, and who they are.
Mikki Nosek 5th Hr.
I think that into the wild was a very good book. I Think it was the best seller because it was suspence, and made you think about what was going to happen next. Also i think it was a best seller because we can all relate to chris one way or another. As in Chris's sake we wanted something soo bad he went out of his way and left everything behind for it. I'm sure if someone wanted something relly bad, they would go out of there way to acheive it. Chris also did not seem to want to go by the rules, and laws. sometimes it what you just gotta do, to acheive what you want. I also think that it was a best seller because it was a true story. True storys seem to catch peoples attention more. No matter what the situtation always try your best. Thats why it think that "Into The Wild" was a best seller.
Hailey Ledgley(:
5th hour.
Why do you think "Into the Wild" became a bestseller? What was it about this story that hit readers to the point of it selling so many copies, making it into a movie and using it in classrooms? What themes and values made people feel riveted to the story
Mr. Kay,
I think that "Into the Wild' became a bestseller because it describes something never heard before. The theme is to do things on your own. I think that everyone who reads this book kind of wants to be like chris in a way. Teachers use this book as a method to get the idea of transcendentalism to their kids. Their trying to teach them to be themselves and dont just go with the crowd. It can teach lessons to not only kids, but to adults too. Chris is an unordinary person, which I think is what fascinates people throughout the book.
Jordan Blanzy
5th hr
I think that "Into the Wild" became a bestseller because it is a true a story. Also becasuse "Into the Wild" was differnt and unusual. People like to read about new and interesting things, they dont like to read about boring and dull books. It brought peoples attension because, who has ever heard of a man burning all of his money, and living off the wild? That's also why they made it a movie, because if people thought the book was interesting, a movie would have to be even better. It's used in classrooms because they wanted to teach kids a life lesson, teaching kids to follow your heart and do what you want to do. One of the main themes of the "Into the Wild" was transcendentalism, basically saying to be an individual, and do what you feel is right, like Chris did in the book.
i belive itbecame a best seller because of the way it moved some people. It is a good suspense and thriller. People like books about people facing nature rage. and it does not just talk about nature it talks about his life before it. It also had many values in it. that is also why they made a movie.
I think that into the wild became a best seller because of the story behind the story. Into the wild is really not about a kid dieing but about how some one actually lived fully independent. I think that the personal level this book takes on people is what lead it to selling so many copies. People connected with his adventurous side and admired his will to be on his own in the wild. It arrived in the classroom because of its moral story of not just going along with a group but to become a transcendentalist and live your dreams. This book was most importantly based off of individuality. Many people need to read this book and figure out the true meaning of this word.
I think into the wild was a best seller because it was a really good book. It has a lot of detail and a really good story line. It tells a true story, this actually happened to someone. It tells us how he survived, with very little supplies and no money. Most people can relate to Chris/Alex, he was one of many who wanted to do things on his own with no help and things his way. No one really have enough cuts to go do what he did on his own. This book is a really good and interesting and I think and should really keep on being read thought out schools.
It probably became a best seller not only because so many people associated with Chris McMandless but because it was this great story about this man who went into the wild looking for something more than material gold medal. He wanted to prove it to himself that he could survive and he wanted to do it with limited materials plus getting away from people he didn't like was a great addition too. I think it's just a different book considering the format it's like he wrote one big article and made it a book. It really does inspire people to be themselves and because people tell you that you can't do something doesn't mean you can't. It's a very easy way to explain transcendentalism and individualism. Some people felt riveted to the story because it dealt with family relationships, keeping your values, and the bond between man and nature. The values that Chris had probably inspired a lot of people to reserve some values they gave up on like not depending on only materials or even life when things can get pretty bad.
Carolyn Newton Period 5
One of the reasons why I believe that "Into the Wild" is so popular in High School classes because each and every student can relate to Chris in a different way. On all his adventures he encounters, the feelings, and meeting of new people a lot of teenagers have felt the way Chris has before. When you feel connected to something, it can really help you out in your daily life. Chris liked to be his own teacher, an individualist. I honestly think that if the author made Chris just like any normal teenager, this book wouldn't of been half this popular. It's his uniqueness, that drew the readers in. So each reader can have a relation. Everyone says that parents know best, but in this case that they can be wrong, just as much as right. There human just like the rest of us kids, and make mistakes.
Alanna Nagi
6th hour
I think the book sold so many copies because of the unusual story that it told. A lot of people never hear these kinds of stories and especially of a young man doing it. Its pretty unusual because Chris just let his family behind, without telling them, and went to go live out in the woods with close to nothing. In the end of this unusual story, Chris dies and nobody knows about it. I think this story tells a lesson to the readers. I think it says that you can be transcndental and not go to extremes to follow it. Transcendentalism is a major theme of the story and I think he wanted to live a simple and independent life.
Troy Wojichowski 6th hr.
I think "Into the Wild" became a bestseller because it hit so many people emotionally. People could relate to the feeling Chris/Alex was having. Wanting to just be able to run away from all their problems not having to admit to any of their faults. People wanting to stick out from the crowd, not being a follower, but a trend setter. The author also made it appealing to all types of age groups, preteens, teens, and adults. I think "Into the Wild" was only made into a movie because it did so well as a book. This book had so many lessons and values to learn from. ex. Not taking what you have for granted, and think before you act.
Samantha Casteel
5th hour
Mr. Kay,
I think that Into the Wild was a bestseller for many reasons. One reason is that every person can relate to Chris in many ways. Chris has many struggles that almost all people go throguh at least once in their life. Also, it is a true story and that helps people know that they rnt the only person going through certain struggles and it helps comfort them. I think that this is in classrooms because this time in our life as high schoolers many pressures are put on us to be like other people and this book shows us that you can be your own person and dont have to be just like everyone else.
Tim Wilson
5th Hour
I think tha "Into the Wild" was a bestseller for many reasons and the fact it is a true story. The book is easy to read and understand making it a great book for just about anyone. The action and thrill makes it a interseting and hard to put down. The reson though its in classrooms and the made a movie for it are differnt reasons. It is in alot of class room beacsue it has to do with indepent thinking and doing. The reason it became a movie is mainly so that someone could make money. The fact this is a true story makes alot of people intersted and wnat to buy it.
Shaun Gerber
5th hour
I think Into the Wild sold so many copies because it shows just far people will go to find peace. And the fact that it's about a real person who ventures out into the wilderness is astounding. It had a great story to it and it had many valuable lessons in it. Schools use it because they want kids to do learn that they can make their own decisions. But maybe not go to as much of an extreme as leaving for Alaska and not taking the right supplies and dying because of it like Chris. This book was thrilling and exciting. I'm glad i read it.
James Richardson
5th hour
I think Into the Wild is a bestseller because it explains the life of an extreme transcendentalist. We don't naturally here of lots of people in history that are this extreme transcendentalist and romanticist. People don't naturally care about these kind of people and usually they frown upon them, but this is a character that we can kind of understand and like. This hits people because just the story is so serious. It shows how Chris is different and the good and the bad of being different. He sort of makes a big impact because he tries to romanticize his life and he died doing such. People may feel grabbed by the story because it is so different and so original. They like reading about things that is fun that ends in tragedy. He is really only different and that's what kills him. People want to read that he is still living, but now he is dead. Just for Being different. That's what grabs people.
I think the book became a bestseller for mmany reasons. It showed how chris really became an individual and how it always kept you wanting to read it. I believe it displays transcendentalism in a superior manner. It reflects how chris lived his life. Also, he expressed himself in ways others wouldnt. Everyone can connect and relate to this book, and thats why i feel the values have had such an affect on people. Lastly, the fact that Chris could survive, made people really think about our society, and the world around us.
Amy Urbanik
5th hour
i think into the wild was the bestseller because of the adventure and the storie behide the storie. the book told us to be indivdualist. It told us to nevr stick to one thing do go day by day doing the same thing. this book was very successful because the message of it. The message was dont always listen to society it matters what you think not what society or other people say or do its how you act. The book should great value and alot of themes. I think one of the values was to be adventurist to not go day by day living the live that you already succeeded in to do something outside of the box. One of the themes were to never give up on you dreams or goals to always go after them no matter what they are no matter who saids its not a good idea.
crystal maybee
I think it became a best seller because it was a true story that involved a young man giving up his life4 for a new one. It was a major hit because many people can connect with chris's struggles. It was made into a movie because it was a different way of telling chris's story. The fact its used in the classroom is based off of how you can have an impact with individualism and doing what you want without anybody stopping you. Students can see things how chris saw them which gives us a new view on life. The themes and values that attracted readers are how bizzare and different chirs's values are. When people first pick up the book they are questioning this guy who burned all of his money is his wallet and donated a huge sum of money to charity. They question why this guy who is so successful and who wants to live out in the woods.
Sean Deters
I think that "Into the Wild" became a best seller for many reasons. One reason is because I think that it draws people into a book when it's a true story. I also think that a lot of people read the article the Jon Krakauer wrote in the magazine. What i think it was about the story that hit readers was that everyone could find a part of them in Chris/Alex. I know that i share some attributes with him, and i know i'm not the only one. This book is used in classrooms because it help kids learn about trancendentalism. I think the theme of family relationships made people feel rivited because now-a-days people don't have as good of relationships with their parents. It's to bad but I think this is what intreged people into reading this.
I think that Into the Wild became a top seller for many different reasons. One reason is because it was Non-Fiction, or true story that you don't hear to much about. Another reason is because for being a true story it was exciting and made you want to keep flipping the pages. Also, the factor that people of all ages can probably relate to Chris is one way or another. I think that it was made into a movie is because the factor that so people like it in the book form more people would watch it in the movie form. Some themes/value are never give up, use your intelligence, don't always follow others but at the same time don't believe everything you read. LAst thing is i think this sets examples to kids around the world which is why it became so famous.
I think that "Into the wild" is a best seller because they thought that the book was exciting. It was about a real person going into the wild and trying to live off of very little. People like these kinds of books because they are fun to read. The themes in this book we can all relate to at some point in our lives. Like not being understood. Im sure everyone will feel like that atleat one time in their life. He wanted to be an individual and do what he wanted to do. He wen tin to the wild and lived his own life.
Katlyn Twigg 6th Hour
I think into the wild sold so many because it related to people.Also because it was great for teaching and was perfect in class read.What it was how,why,and these question made great suspense.Themes of family problems,government and society,and of course are favorite transcendentilism.Chris's personality caught onto many and left readers not knowing what his next idea or move would be.The author also added in other peoples stories and the best part the theory of how Chris actually died.In my point of view though i didnt really like this book.I thought there were just some slow boring parts where I became uninterested.For a school read though it wasnt the worst.The main part that really caught me was how he really died.The thing is we still dont know if thats the for sure truth.
Tyler McLeod 6th Hour
6th
I think "Into the Wild became a bestseller because it facinating for people to read about one man uncovering another man's story. It sold so well because the story of Chris's life was so intresting to people, one man going off in the wilderness for the sake of getting away from society. It is not a story you come across everyday. I think a big thing that drew people to the story was the idea of transendentalism and that Chris is a present day transendentalist. Most people are so used to conformity, the individualism Chris showed was new and exciting to them. I think it became a movie and is read in school to teach a lesson from Chris life. In schools they want to teach the students the importance of individualism and how it got us here today in America. The movie also expresses the importance and shows more detail of how Chris lived.
John Kent
5th hour
I think it became a best seller because is a book that puts the image in your head. Everyone knew that Chris is going to die but reading what happens to Chris on his journey. It shed some light on the recent life and death of Chris. I also think that a teacher read this and made it a part of the school curriculum. Once you start reading it is hard to put it down. It all always leaves you hanging when you stop. I think that it was a good idea to read this book. The theme of the book is individuality and how it is shown though Chris.
I think the main reason it became a best seller was because of the message it displyed to many young students around the world. It shows the good things Chris stood for and some bad things he did in his life. I also think many people just like reading about this kind of thing, and this well written, interesting book was within their reach. The movie was made for the same reasons in my opinion. However, I think more people would rather watch a movie instead of reading a book. Many themes are displayed in the story. First is the theme of man vs. nature. Chris is out in the wilderness and has to battle the forces of nature. This is probably the theme that draws the most people to the story. Another one is his relationships with his parents, and also, his battle within himself. HE wants to find his meaning in life and try to make himself happy.
I think "into the Wild" was a very exciting and interesting book. Thats Most likely why this book was a best seller. I also think it was more intriguing that the story was based on true events. I think this makes you think what he was really thinking about when he went through this. For example when you watch a scary movie and its based on a true story it makes it even more scary because it actually happened. I believe that teachers use this book to make there students think further then skin deep. What I mean by this is they think in more depth then if they were to read a book like Harry Potter. I see many values and themes in the story the most visible is transcendentalism. I also think this book perfectly shows the meaning of values. He didn't think his parents were doing or teaching him the right skills to succeed in life's challenging tasks. So he did what he felt was best for himself.
Taylor Wattles
6th
Into the Wild became a bestseller, in my opinion because it offered a very different point of view about a person's life. ALthough it was a biography, it was not written by Chris. It was able to offer a lot of perspective by intertwining a lot of Chris's favorite authors in the novel as well as his own thoughts. It really helped to draw a correlataion between what Chris learned and his ideology. Chris was very original and the the theme of freedom was really interesting. Many readers are probably drawn to his sense of freedom, even when it contradicts laws. Just like when Chris was caught in a flash flood because he ignored the law that restricted drivers from driving throught the area. I think this became a bestseller because his lifestyle was so attractive, yet most most would not have the courage to do this..
Taylor Dieck
I think it became a best seller because of the story. It starts off with Chris's death then goes back through his journey. Then goes to his family and more of the back story. Also how he impacted people around him. I think what themes made people riveted to the story was man in wild. Because people want to live in the wild in peace by them selves. Also i think it taught morals throughout the story. Like earn what you want through hard work. Respect other people for who they are.
kevin anderson
6th hour
Megan Fraser 6th hour
I think that Into the Wild was a bestseller because it told the story of someone who was a very courageous individual. I think some people wanted to make the same choices that Chris did but were too scared to do it. For some, it may be like he was living the life that he wanted to live which is why they liked the book. It is also just a very intruiging story to read. Once you learn certain stuff, you want to learn more and find out what happened. It could have also been spread by work of mouth. People really admire a lot of stuff in the book like transcendetalism and courage as well as strong morals. Its a good lesson to learn and I think that anyone can benefit from hearing Chris' story.
I think that "Into the Wild" became a bestseller because Chris's story draws people in. His lifestyle was so different and vague that it is to a point incomprehensible to an average person. Reading about Chris's life may have been just to fathom how he could find joy in the unstable lifestyle he had. Also, I think that there is a certain spark inside of many people when they see a tragic story such as this. People want to know what happened, we can be entranced by others' lives. I also think that the success of "Into the Wild" came from the themes and values in it that we can apply to our lives. We can learn from Chris's mistakes and his success. I know that as I read the story, I became more deeply in thought about Chris's values, morals, and ideals. He truly lived with purpose in his life, but not a straight forward purpose. It was more the purpose of finding genuine joy, self-understanding, and simplicity. I think that this purpose-driven life is one of the biggest concept of the story that has made us become so fascinated with it. I think that his life makes others want to life a more pupose-driven life as well. It makes us reconsider our day-to-day routines and complacency and want to try something new.
Kaleigh Swanson
I find this to be a very big hit in our reading society in many ways. One of the biggest is the many people out there that feel the same as chris about their lives. They feel as if inividuality is what is going to get them through life. Not the hep of others in the society. Another big reason that this was published and was made into a movie is to teach those people out there and others that living on your own can be done. But at the same time you must be very educated. Meaning to know what to eat, or were to sleep and so on. As mentioned earlier, values such as being able to live on your own oes throughs peoples heads getting them very interested.
Conner Risi
I think it became a bestseller beacuse it is a tradety that actually happened. It is basiclly one big news artical that someone would read in the news paper. People love to here about that stuff. One person reads it then they tell someone about it then they tell and it kepps growing. It is used in the class room because it resembles transendentalism very well. I think one theme would be irony. When he was youger he was giving food away to the homeless. Then in the end he needs food to survive. That would make the book riviting because people like to act intelligent and irony is easy to grasp on to making people who read this book feel smart. Another would be independence. The whole time Chris was alive i felt that he was trying to prove himself independent from his dad and the governmenment. That would make people want to read this book because everyone loves a rebal.
Zack Ruffin 6th
I think "Into the Wild" became a bestseller because it was true. It expressed the ideals of transcendentalists. The story used a real example, instead of the delusion of a made up character. The story focused on many themes that can apply to all of us. Like the bonds between relationships with family, nature, individualism, rebellion, they are all true and real feelings that people have. I think it became such a big deal because everyone thinks about doing what Chris did, but only few people will ever do that. "Into the Wild" was an honest and different novel, which i believe made it such a success.
Chloe Martin, 6th hout
[forewarned, rudeness will be occurring, as i turn into a total D**k about this book]
I believe "into the wild" became a Bestseller, because somehow, people saw that this kid actually went out and did something with his life when it got bad. i know for a fact, that very few people ever do so. i also believe that people found the book inspirational, as he met new people, and tried new things.
To be truthfully honest, and quite rude about it, it became a bestseller, because it caught kraukers attention, if he hadn't reads that article, honestly, i wouldn't be talking about it right now. and that's the honest and quite rude truth, that if he had even skipped that page, we wouldn't be talking about this.
the finding of all of this information was shear luck, and let it rely on faith, and one mans goal to write about it.
it makes me laugh really on how so much as a turn of a page can change the future of so many peoples lives. i just cant believe how random of this probability to have turned out.
I know i sound like an asshole hear, pardon my vulgar English, but this really, and ultimately came down to one mans flip of a page, and his will to write about it. so now every time i even think or look at the book, i will laugh, because, in reality, he pulled this from thin air, and that to me, makes me a man who laugh at others demise, and therefore, i am a rude person.
but may i ask each and everyone of you, have you never done the same, and if you so muchas think about lying, you cant hide it, we have all laughed at others stupid choices. and at times, that is okay. actually, sorry, the better word is justifiable.
i can ramble on and on forever and ever, but im getting sleepy.
so everyone, remember, if you laugh when someone falls down, JUSTIFY IT!
Nick Visger
5th hour
nickvisger@mac.com
I do think Into the wild sold so many copies because it was a real story and we can compare it to ourselves. It also had the "belief vs. belief" witch readers sent into the editor. The book stated some values that seem obvious but unfulfilled on a daily basis. If we were asked about something we would answer in the most moral and sensible answer, but met in real life might be different. We can learn different teachings from this book. Be knowledgeable of your environment(Chris/Alex's downfall). Keep at work no longer how hard or tedious, and just because your independent, does not mean others help is unnecessary.
Do not be over zealous and unprepared going into the world. It is a good read and keeps one focus and alert.
Derek Guckian
Well Mr.Kay
I think that into the wild sold so many cpoies becaus it is a non fiction book. So me people think that if they just walk away from there lives that they can start over and nothing will happen. Well in chris's story that is not the case. Some kids don;t relize that their parents care even if it doesnt seem like that. This book is a best seller because it is a good book. Most book that kids read are totally fiction. A non fiction book good book is soo hard to come by these days. I think that it is a good good book that students read because it is very real. I could really vizual it in my head. That is very hard to do with me in books. I think that everykid shoud read this book. If you really think about it we all have a chirs in us. Not everybody gets along with there parents. We all get along with other adults in our lives.
Mr.Kay,
In my opinion I really don't know why this became a best seller. The reason I think this is because it's really hard to understand, an the part where you can it really dosnt make any sense. But the book isnt that bad once you go back and think about it for a while. I think that maybe this book got so much attention was because just like the character in the book an the book it's self it in dosnt fit in. You hardly see books that actually have transendentalism and romantisim as there theme. I think that people felt so connected to this story becuase its something true and we all have those times in our lifes where we just what to be original and to stop fitting in for just one moment. This story made people want to go out and make something of our lives before it's to late.
Brittney Cooper
6th hour
I think Into the Wild is a bestseller because it explains the life of an extreme transcendentalist. We don't naturally here of lots of people in history that are this extreme transcendentalist and romanticist. People don't naturally care about these kind of people and usually they frown upon them, but this is a character that we can kind of understand and like. This hits people because just the story is so serious. It shows how Chris is different and the good and the bad of being different. He sort of makes a big impact because he tries to romanticize his life and he died doing such. People may feel grabbed by the story because it is so different and so original. They like reading about things that is fun that ends in tragedy. He is really only different and that's what kills him. People want to read that he is still living, but now he is dead. Just for Being different. That's what grabs people.
John McLean
i think into the wild was a best seller because it was based on a true story. i also think most people like hearing stories about real life because they find it interesting. especially this story because its about a man who goes to the place he really wants to go and has an adventure why hes at it. i also think it had some good morals such as not being materialistic and such. the book is also suspensefull wich makes people want to keep reading. these were the reasons i think it was a best seller.
I think that Into the Wild was a bestseller for many reasons. One reason is that every person can relate to Chris in many ways. Chris has many struggles that almost all people go throguh at least once in their life. Also, it is a true story and that helps people know that they rnt the only person going through certain struggles and it helps comfort them. I think that this is in classrooms because this time in our life as high schoolers many pressures are put on us to be like other people and this book shows us that you can be your own person and dont have to be just like everyone else.
Alex Martin
ANDREW KEITH 6TH HOUR
I believe the note that "Into the WIld" struck was its element of suspense. Needless to say, it is also written very well, with great grammer, wonderful storyline, and great messege. This story of the man in this book is proof that, while one can survive on their own, they can only last so long before human error takes over and somthing fails. Lastly, it proves that humans take things for granted and that they are, naturally, ignorant creatures. Heres this young man, just graduated from highschool. Several thousands of dollars, a nice car and warm home, and a loving family. Because of his actions, he lost it all.
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