Hope you all had a good day and did well on the vocab quiz. Also, I hope Mr. Hand told you that we would not be having vocab next week. Please note that I will be collecting "Into the Wild" again to check post its on Tuesday. At this point, I can check for the whole book but have not decided how much I will check. You should be done with the book. Do not forget about the "Walden" reading as well.
On to today's discussion:
What do you think you would want to say to Chris/Alex if you were his father? His mother? His sister? Remember to related specific items from the story in your answer.
Have a good weekend.
42 comments:
If I was Chris's father or mother I would defiantly want to say a few things to him. First I would like to tell him how angry I was that he left and never contacted us. I would say that the mother left a note on the door just in case Chris came back and she wasn't there. I would also say that she had a nightmare about him which made her cry all night. Both the father and the mother wants him home and safe. It was a very selfish, hurtful thing he did. However, I would also say how sorry I was about pushing money at him, but I was trying to help him and didn't mean to make it seem that I was trying to buy his love. I would say that I would be more accepting if he just came home.
Kristen Pauly
6th hour
If I was Chris' father, first of all, I would ask for an eplanation on all of his actions. I would ask what I did to make him want to leave our family for good. I would also ask what did I do wrong and where did I go wrong. I would ask this because I think that in my mind I was doing the right thing. If I was Chris' mother I would ask probably ask about the same things. I would want to know what I could have done to be a better mother to him. Another thing that I would want to know is what happened to you. You were such a fine young man, and to leave your parents is just wrong because they were trying to help and support him through his life. As Chris' sister I would be very angry as well as the rest of the family. I would ask what happened to boy that used to compete against Buck. I want to know what really set you off about our family during this whole situation.
William Schwartz
6th hr
If i was chris's fahter or mohter i would definetly feel abandened. I dont no what i would say to him at first, but would come to reason that he was my son and what he did would have to be forgiven. I would'nt want to feel like i was trying to give him everything for free, i should have knowen better so that i could have taught a life leason. everything is'nt handed to you in life,you have to work for it, which Chris actually wanted to do, most teenagers/adults wish for the life that chris had( besides the dying part). I would never let him leave my sight again for that i would fear he would resent me and leave again and not come back. If i were to be his sister i would have been very upset that he didn't feel the need to call or even send a post card to say that he was alright. I would think he was the most selfish jerk to make his friends and family worry about what had happenend to him. Things just wounld'nt be the same.
John McLean
if i were chris' mom, dad, or sister i would be pretty upset. becuase after getting farther in the book theres still really no good reason for him to hate his parents so much. it says in the book one of his track buddies from high school said his paretns were no worse or better than his own. he also said chris was the kind of person that wouldnt be happy with any kind of parents. in chapter 12 or 13 it talks about when the family finally heard the news of chris' death and they took it really hard. it said his sister flipped out, screaming and crying for hours and his mom lost weight over the whole ordeal. so i dont think it was a nice thing to do for him to put his family through such termoil.
Andy B, 6th hour
Son you are an idiot. I wish that you wouldn't have ran offf into the wild like that without telling anyone where you were going. I can't understand why you would run away but i do know that you should of told us the reason why. We have been worried about you. Your sister has gone mad with out you around. She has been missing you. We still love you but we are very dissipointed in you as well.
Tyler Inman
5th Hour
If i was Chris's father, to start with, i would ask him why he left without saying anything. Also, i would ask if it was my fault hee left and what i did wrong. Now if i was his mother i would ask the same questions but add, why didnt you communicaite with us when you knew we were probably worried. On the other hand if i was his sister i would tell him that i was worried sick and can't believe what you did. also, i would say that i am very upset with you but glad to have you back. A totally different idea is if both parents were together i would apologize for everything that he was mad about. Like shoving money in is face, not really paying attention to him and more.
Ty Bouwens, 6th hour
Mr.Kay,
if I was chris's father I would tell him that what he did was pretty stupid. I would explain to him that running away from your problems isnt going to change anything. If I was his mother I would tell him that if he would have just came out and told people about his problems, we could have changed them. I would also tell him that I was sorry for any problems that I caused. If I was his sister I would tell him that I felt the same way about things and that he wan't alone. That nobaody is ever alone.
Brittney Cooper
6th hour
If I was Chris's parents I would want to ask him a lot of questions. If I was his dad I would want to ask him for an explanation for his actions. Also to ask him why he never kept in touch with us, or never wrote us letters. Also to ask him what we did wrong in terms of parenting. If I was Chris's mother, I would pretty much just ask the same questions, like why he left and what we did wrong. If I was Chris's sister I would ask him why he left me, even though we were so close. And why he never wrote me letters, or kept in touch with me for years.
Clare Pathe
5th hour
If I was Chris's father I would tell him he should have been more prepared when going out in the wild. I know his father would be good to tell him what to bring because he taught Chris how to mountain climb. If I was Chris's mother I would tell him that I wanted to spend more time with him because it seems that throughout the book he experienced the least amount of time with his mom. If I was Carine I would tell Chris how much it hurt me when he didn't tell me where he was going or what he was doing. It sounded like he was too close to Carine and she looked up to him because he would wait at his friends to walk her home and when he played French Horn she did to, I guess I would tell Chris that he was my hero. To speak for all of them I would tell them how much I love them and miss them and they never wanted to hurt him just didn't know any other way to show their love.
Carolyn Newton Period 5
6th
First off, if I were Chris's parents, I would be more involved in his life. Walt and Billie didn't go out of their way to get close to their son. I know they both loved him, both parents were devistated when he died. The first thing I would let him know was that I cherished him as a son. I know that Walt and Billie did, but they had never told him that straightforward. If I was Chris's parents I would ask him why he left them with no notice and why he never wrote. If I was his father, I would have apoligized for the family issues Chris had to face. I would also ask him for his reasoning for going out into the wilderness without the right equipment or knowledge. If I was Chris's sister, I would ask him why he left her when they were so close. But most of all, I would just let him know how worried the whole family was when he was gone.
If i was chris/alex parents I would have alot to say. First off i would say that i miss you very much and please come home. Also his mom was devistated she was really sad. She had a nighmare about her son and it made her cr all night. We are very sorry that we tried to give you mmoney, we just thought that you needed it. if you came back we would be alot more understanding. We miss you very much i hope your staying safe. We both want you to come home and be safe here with us.
Katlyn Twigg 6th Hour
If I was Chris's mom, dad, or sister i would have a lot of quetions to ask him. first i would make sure he was alright and that he had nothing wrong with him. i would ask him why he abandoned his life of success and wealth. that he had everything he could ever wanted and we worked so hard. why did you have the need to leave us and not contact us. i would ask him what we ever did wrong and what why we weren't enough for him. i would tell him that we all loved him and missed him very much.
If i was his dad then i would have to lay some sence into him. In the book it says how controlling his dad was. So i would make him stay and have him work for me. If i was his mom i would have to be really mad at him. But i would have to respect his descision. If i was his sister i would tell him how we used to be there for each other and now i am here for him. I would make him feel convertable and convince him to stay. Also if i was his dad i would never let him out of my sight. Beacuse he might be suicidal.
Zack Ruffin 6th
What do you think you would want to say to Chris/Alex if you were his father? His mother? His sister? Remember to related specific items from the story in your answer.
If I was Chris'Alex/s father I would first ask for a plausible reason for why he left. I would want to know where I went wrong as a father that made my own son leave our family. I'd ask him if his life was that terrible that the only way it was better is if he left. If I was his mother I would ask most of the same things. I would want to know why he left and why he didn't bother telling his own family. I would also want to know where I went wrong and what I could have done to make things better. In chapter 12 or 13 i think it was it said that when they found out about his death that his sister was flipping out and screaming and yelling. I would probably do the same in a situation like this. I would feel that it was my fault that he left. I would feel abandoned and at fault.
Cody Kabisa
6th hour
If i was the mother or father of Chris/Alex I don't know what i would do. I would have many talks with him and try to straigh things out. I don;t know if i would be mad at him or not but i would not be understanding of him. He lives a very werid life and I may just let him do want he wants to do. I would not give in but i would not deny every request. It would be very hard to rasie the kid and somethings i would just want to not be his parents. But i would still be pround of him< since he would be my son.
Shaun Gerber
5th Hour
Mr Kay,
If I was Chris's parent, I would have to say a couple things to him. First I would start by telling him I am sorry I drove him so far away because of my materialism. I'd would be sorry that I essentially pushed him out to Alaska due to something I could probably change easy. I tell him I felt abandoned by him over some little irritant. I am sort of contradicting myself by saying that but what I'm trying to say is it's small and stupid he ran away due to it, but I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to tell me. Chris always seems stubborn. I would also ask him why he really needed to go Into The Wild. I wonder why he didn't just move away and not tell us. Now that wouldn't have killed him.
-Luke LaFountain
6th Hour
If i were chris's father i dont know how much i would have to say to him. I would probably ask why he didn't like the gifts we tried to buy him. Like the car, and i would ask why he didnt stay in contact with us. I would tell him that his mother worried sick about him, and that it drove our family crazy. Even though hes dead I would tell him that when he died our family almost gave up eating. I would tell him his sister was extremely depressed and was screaming and crying when she found out. I would tell him that i wished our relationship could have been better. This is what i would say to chris.
If I were Chris' father, I would try to explain to Chris the troubles of my past. Also, I would ask him to tell me what he thought on the path I had decided to take in life. I konw that he would not agree with the money and materialism, but I know that he would feel better to share his opinions with me. I do not think that I would try to guide him in any direction, because I know that would ultimately make him want to distance himself. I would not try to give him anything, unless he asked for help or money first. If I were Chris' mother, I would tell him how much I loved him probably, because that is what most caring mothers do. I would try to start showing that I cared for him through through my heart, rather than through money. Also, I would tell him how worried he had made me when he just decided to leave without contacting the family. If I were his sister, I would want to hear about all the places he had been. I would want to hear about the people he met along the way. I would tell him how happy I was to see him. Mostly, I would probably want to listen to his stories though. His sister always seemed to know a lot about Chris, and it seemed like he opened up to her easily about most things. Knowing this, Chris and his sister would most likely want to catch up on what they had missed while he was away.
Kaleigh Swanson
6th hour
Megan Fraser 6th Hour
If I was Chris's family I would want to talk about what happened and try to fix it. More specifically, if I was his dad, I would own up to my actions from the past and try to see Chris' side of things. A lot of things can be fixed by just letting people see what you're thinking and making things a little more clear. If I was Chris' mother, I would tell him how much he worried me and how much I loved him and how he was the best son ever because that's just what moms are suppossed to do. I would be the comforting one. If I was Carine, I would probably just be there to listen to all of his stories. After that, I would probably talk about how hurt I was and talk about it but I wouldn't be too judgemental because that's not how Carine is.
If I was Chris's mother I would say a few things that may be mean, but are needed to say. First off, it wasn't very nice that you just took off, with no explanations, or contacted us. If you had a problem with us, you should have confronted me or your father, instead of leaving. By leaving you not only did you hurt me, your father, and your sister. However, I'm sorry that you thought we were trying to "buy" you, and your love. We never intended that, those were all items your father and I thought you wanted. A mother never wants to see there child leave, especially if they were the cause of it. It hurt us, more than you know. Not only you leaving, but us being the problem is what hurt the most. We never intended for this happening. We love you.
Alanna Nagi
6th hour
If I was Chris's mother or father I would probally have a few things to say to him. To start of I would tell him how studpid he was just to take off and not tell anyone where he was going, and scaring everyone. Another thing I would say was, how rude it was to not contact at least someone to tell us where he was, or if he was okay. I would also apologize for giving things to him, and that I wasnt trying to buy his love or respect. I was just trying to be the best father or mother I could be. I was only trying to help you out in life I wasnt trying to ruin our relationship. The last thing I would say is we all miss you and we want you home, and were sorry again.
If I were Chris's mother or father I would tell him a few things. I would first let him know how angry I was at him for ditching us and making us worry about him. I would then let him know that we understand that we can't buy your appreciation. I would say that it is the time spent with him that makes the difference. If I were his sister I would say that I am happy to see him but I was also worried about him. These things are all due to the fact that he escaped from society without even saying where he was going. He was only trying to be a transcendentalist.
There are several things I would say to Chris/Alex if I were his parents. First I would ask him why he was throwing our money away. For instance when Chris/Alex burned his parents money, and wasted the new car. Also I would ask why he did not keep in contact with me. I would ask why he didn't confront me with the problems and feelings he had. Then finally I would ask why he was escaping to Alaska. These are all things I would think of asking Chris/Alex if i could.
Taylor Wattles
6th
If I was Chris's sister i would resent him. I would be so angry with him. I would wonder how he could abandon me, when we were kids we were always there for each other. If i was his father i would tell him how much he has disrespected me. How I worked long days to afford things for my family, and how Chris threw it back in his face by burning his money. If i was Chris's mother i would be angry and rejected from my own child. I would tell him about the dream where he needed my help, but i couldn't find him. If I was anyone who knew Chris I would slap him. Eventually i would hug him and be glad that he was alive.
Chloe Martin, 6th hour
If i was his father i would exolain to him why I went through divorce.I would also have trid to talk CHris onto never doing that again.If i was his mother i would ask why he left.There probaly wouldnt be an explanation to that question though.I would honestly not no what to say if i was his sister.THis must have been a rough time and i would just be happy hes not dead.I think the family wouldnt have been as focused on as to why he did what he did just that hes alive
Tyler McLeod 6th
What do you think you would want to say to Chris/Alex if you were his father? His mother? His sister? Remember to related specific items from the story in your answer.
First off, any of these people should first ask, why he abandoned them? If i was his father, i would tell him that i enjoyed him very much. I would ask him what i couldve done to keep him home. Even though the answer might not be what i want to hear. If i was his mother, i would tell him that he was a great kid, but really hurt m by leaving. Like any mother would feel. If i was his sister, i would tell him he was my best freind and that, i wont be the same without him.
I would say that I should have trested him better. I would halso say that I would not try to buy his love. Or pay him off for my absence. If i was chrises sister i would say that i a pretty good sister and that i love him. If i was his mother i would say that i love him and i will miss him.
I think if I was Chris/Alex's sister I would ask "why did you run away"? Also, if I knew that he was running away I would also ask him "where he was going"? I would ask him why did you tell people you were Alex and not Chris. If I cought him leaving then I would say you are going to get in trouble, and everyone will be worry about you. Another thing I would say is that you know how many people will be looking for you. I would also say that if he ever came back home that was the worst thing he ever done. Also, I would say I missed him.
Katherine Walsh
6th hour
If i was chris's mother i would want to say somethings to him. I would say how mad i am at him that when he was gone he never wrote us to tell us he was okay. i would tell him that when you have problems you have to deal with them and not run away from them. It just makes it worse. But i also would want to tell them how proud i am of him. He left but shows good character knowing that he wanted to make it and knowing that hes a strong person. I would be mad because chris never told us he was okay. I would be happy knowing that i raised a strong son that he almost made it and that he almost made it.
crystal maybee
5th hour
If i were chris' mom, dad, or sister i would be pretty upset. Becuase after getting farther in the book theres still really no good reason for him to hate his parents so much. It says in the book one of his track buddies from high school said his paretns were no worse or better than his own. He also said chris was the kind of person that wouldnt be happy with any kind of parents. In chapter 12 or 13 it talks about when the family finally heard the news of chris' death and they took it really hard. It said his sister flipped out, screaming and crying for hours and his mom lost weight over the whole ordeal. So i dont think it was a nice thing to do for him to put his family through such termoil.
John Kent
5th hour
If I were Chris’ father I would say that it was wrong for you to leave like that. You agreed to visit us before you left for your trip. You did not even send us a letter. We came down to Atlanta and found the apartment empty with a For Rent sign in the window. The Landlord said you had left at the end of June. So stop being an ass and come back home. If I were Chris’ Mother I would say your father, sister, and me are worried about you. I can’t believe that you did not even say goodbye. We all love you and we just want the best for you. If I were Chris’ sister I would say, “Why didn’t you say good bye? You know, you could have sent me a letter. I can understand your desire to be a free soul. Just don’t cut us out of your life. Please, please, please, come home. Every one is worried about you and how you are doing.
Mr. Kay,
I would ask him what the hell he was thinking? You had such a bright future in front on you. We gave you a great life with a college education. We have been worried sick about you. You could of at least let us know that you are alive. Your sister, the closest person in your life has gone completely insane without you. I would also ask him if it was our fault that he ran away. If so, I would apoligize and tell hi that we could of worked things out. You cannot solve a problem if you dont know there is one. I would promise to change if he just came home. We cry about you every night, just please come home!
Jordan Blanzy
5th hr
If i were a member in chris's family i would have very little to say. The reason i feel this way is because i would be very dissapointed in the decision that he has made. But for the little things that i would like to tell him would be thati love him and always will. Another thing that i would want to tell him is that i feel very disapointed in your decision. But its your decision not mine and i want you to always stay in contact with us. Tell us were u are and how you are doing. Once again i dont really care for your decision, but i always will love you and worry about you. So always stay in contact.
If I was chris's parents I would be very mad. I would like to say a few things to him. I would ask why he left without telling us. I would also ask why he wanted to do this in the first place. Without a good explanation I probably would not feel so trustworthy of him anymore. Leaving without asking or telling was a bad choice. After supporting you in life you went out and blew it away just like that.
Hunter White,
6th hour.
if i were chris's mother i would want to say to him, that i wasnt trying to buy his love. I just wantedt to give him a better live than what i had. Give him things that i never had. I would also say Please come home, we miss you very much. I wish you would have gaven us a chance. Or at least came to us and told us what you thought.I would also say i want you home safe, with your family.
Hailey Ledgley(:
5th
If i was chris father I would have to ask him what the heck he was thinking of. If I had to talk to him i wouldnt have to much to say. I would tell him that he should have talked to us so that we could figure something out and we wouldnt have to have gone through all this. If I was chris mom I would be very sad and when I seen him I would come up and give him a big hug. I would tell him that I love him and don't ever do it again. On the other hand if I was his sister I probably wouldnt ever talk to him again. I wouldnt have much to say besides you really let your family down and upset us.
Troy wojichowski. 6th hr
Mr. Kay,
Chris, een though I love you so much and care about you, you are stupid. What the hell were you thinking when you decided to go on this trip without bringing the necessary. Brother, I dont understand why you wouldnt write to me at all during your trip. You and me were so close and you never even thought about letting me know how you are doing and where you were. Me, mom and dad were all worried and never new if you were dead or alive. I really wish that byou would have told us why, when, and where you were going..
Tim Wilson
If I was Chris's mother or father I would want to say a few things to him. I would first like to tell him how upset we were that he just got up and left without even saying bye fist. I would also want to know what me and his father did that was so horrible that made him want to leave so bad. I would want to know what he would want us to change about ourselves. I would tell his actions were selfish. He was only thinking of himself. The last thing I would tell him is that I love him and me and his father would love it if he came home.
↑Samantha Casteel↑
5th hour
i am sorry it is late my internet was not working for a couple of days.
What do you think you would want to say to Chris/Alex if you were his father? His mother? His sister? Remember to related specific items from the story in your answer.
What I would say to Chris if I was his mother or father? I would ask him why he left us. And I would probably try to make talk him into coming home. I say both of these because the father even says in the book that he would have tried to bring Chris home if he had the chance. They also say that they didn't understand why Chris left and didn't talk to them. If I was his sister I would probably tell him that if he thinks what he's doing is best for him, that he should continue. Even if it means not being able to see him for a long time.
James Richardson
5th hour
If i was chris's dad i would tell him i love him every dad and whould of gave him everything i never had as a kid. i would put him befor me for everything. if it didnt benfit him then it doesnt benfit me.
Taylor Dieck
I would want to say to Chris if I was a member of his family. How could you just leave us not knowing where you were going, how long you would be gone, if you were okay. How could you be so selfish with pleasing your needs that you totally disreguarded what we felt. You gave us nightmares and left us wondering,to not even considering writing one letter to tell us your reasoning for leaving. Not giving an address to contact you to show our love we still had for you. To leaving us with the memory of not knowing if our son was dead or alive. For all the nights of worrying and sleep we lost at night. For all the guilt we felt as parents for losing our son. But most of all for not holding on to our beloved son Chris tighter.
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