In regards to the vocab, the words are the first five that you received:
apathy
devious
indifferent
integrity
propensity
Today, I tried to discuss the different values of Chris McCandless. These values are the one that makes up his personality and pushes him to make the decisions he makes and to do the things he does both positive and negative. Create a list of 10 values for tomorrow that you think embody Chris (this is not the blog but your homework).
We began our discussion on the dark side of transcendenalism while also discussing realism vs. idealism. Your reminder is:
Romanticism- idealism vs. realism
Transcendentalism- Individuality and non-conformity
So, with that thought, pretend that you could speak for McCandless. What would you have to say to Krakauer, his biographer. To his parents? To any of the people he met along the way?
18 comments:
There are quite a few things that I would have to say to Krakauer. One would be that Krakaurer made Chris look so whacked out. It made him seem like he's some disfucntional kid, which I don't think Chris is. To his parents, I would tell him sorry. I would say that I didn't mean to hurt you, but you just drove me crazy. I had an idealistic idea, being in the wild by myself, but I didn't have any realistic sense in me. And I would also say to the people I met along the way that I am also sorry, I just didn't want to be too attached to you because I didn't want you to be hurt when I left. Overall, I could say a lot if I were Chris
Sam Taranek
Chris is his own person, and everyone he meets finds that out. Krakauer judges Chris in his own way. He makes it seem as if Chris is a whack job. To the McCandless parents, I would tell them how I feel for real and just let them know that I had to get away. I would apologize though, and tell them that I love them and I shouldn't of just left like that. Along the way I would tell those people that I met that I am just trying to get by and I don't want to get close with anyone. I would really thank everyone for their help though. All together, I'm happy that Chris did what he thought was right for himself.
you what i dont know what i would ask Krakauer. the only real big thing would be is if chris stay alived would this person even got to know chris story. i would ask his parents why didnt you jsut talk to him insteed of trying to buy his respect. i would also ask if they had any supicions of him leaving them.i would ask the people he met along the way what do u think chris was thinking.i would also ask if they knew he had changed his name and was basicly lying to there faces. that is what i would ask if i could talk to them.
Speaking for Chris, I would first like to say that the book was unnecessary. He didn't go on his journey for it to be then written about. Krakauer; He did not mean to be published, he was simply doing what made him happy, If that meant being a transcendentalists then so be it but it was not to be written on paper and made for him to look like someone who wanted attention. And to his parents, I know it wasn't the cleanest cut for him to just leave like that. But realistically, wouldn't you want him to be happy? Cause he wasn't. And to everyone he met on his trip; he would miss you dearly. You were all the closest thing to him, closer than his parents. You were also in a way essential to his survival. The friendships and bonds he made with you can never be broken. Chris was not looking for attention, but just happiness, even if it was all idealistic.
I really wouldnt say much to each person. To Krakaurer I would ask him why he made me look so out of my mind. He didnt know Chris so he really didnt know how he was. To his parents I would tell them that I was sorry for the toruble and the worring that I put htem through. To all the people I met along the way I would tell them that Im sorry and I appreciate the help but I dont want to get close to anyone. I really wouldnt have much to say to anyone. All together I would thank everyone and apologize.
I would be mad if I was Chris. The book made it seem like he was a jerk. To my parents I would probley say that im sorry that I blind sighted you when I left. I should have said good bye. I didn't want you guys to stop me from what I really wanted to do. I would tell the people that I met along the way that im sorry I left them. I didn't want them to distract me from my goal. I also didn't want them to get attached to me. I would be really sorry to everyone that I let down.
I think Chris wouldn't have liked that Krakauer made a book out of his story. Maybe when he was younger and always wanted to make the extra dollar but not at the end of the story. Chris was so low key. Krakauer also portrayed Chris in a way that he didn't care for anyone, kind of like a jerk. I honestly think Chris was a nice guy. I would tell his parents that I'm sorry and i might have stayed closer and in more contact with you if you didn't try to buy me out. I would tell Wayne thanks for giving me the stuff i needed to live over my adventure.
If I could speak for McCandless, I would thank Krahauer. Thanks for making everyone believe that I was a crazy, egotistical freak. Oh, and thanks for assuming I was a terrible child. To his parent, I would probably say sorry. I never meant to hurt you in the ways that I did. I didn't leave and disagree with you just to do it. I had my reasons. I didn't agree with the way you were living your lives and I didn't want to live that way. I really did love you. But, I had to get away. And lastly, to the people he met along the way, I would also tell them that I am sorry. The only reason I left so soon after meeting you is because I didn't want to get to attached to you. I wanted to be able to leave when I wanted to without feeling guilt or sadness. I guess basically if I could talk for Chris, I would say everything that was on my mind.
Mariah Fabean.
if i was chris, then i would say that he made so many assumptions about me that it might not be anything like it was. like emotions and stuff. i would also say that the book was a stupid idea, and he should-int have written it. To my parents, i would have epoligised. i would have also told them i never meant to hert them. to all my frineds i would have told them that i didn't want to get to close cus i new i had a chance of dieing. and didn't want them to feel bad about my death. And would have aspecily sed sorry to ron.
If I was Chris then I would say to Krakauer that you shouldn't have made my personal life into a book without my permission. Krakauer made Chris look like a knucklehead, a whack job, and a spazz. Chris doesn't seem like any of those things. To Chris's parents I would apologize. I would also say that they just pissed me off. To all of the people that he met along the way I would say that I was sorry for leaving so soon after I met them. There are alot of things to say if I were Chris.
Chris Daniels
Speaking for Chris, i would tell Krakauer that the book was un-called for. The book made Chris look like a stupid un-perpared kid who just went out into the wild. Chris went out there for his own experience, not to have a book written about it. I think Chris would also need to tell his parents that he was sorry he left them in the dark. He also needs to tell them he loves them, because it doesn't sound like he said it enough. Chris left with an idealist mind and not a realist mind. Toward the end i think he started to have a realist mind and understand that his situation was bad. I would also tell all the people i met along the way that i was sorry i left when we started to connect. I only left because i didn't want to become to attached to anyone that gave me a reason to stay. Overall, Chris just wanted to live his life idealy. But unfortunetly he ended up hurting people along the way.
if i could have a chance to talk to Krakauer i would first tell him how he comes up with his ideas. i would also ask what his inspiration is and why. if i could talk to Chris' parents then i would tell them how there son has created one of the most controversial books. also i would tell them even tho they never spent much time with Chris he was a very wise person and had his priority's set. if i could speak to any of the people he met i would ask what he was like. i would also ask how goal oriented he seemed. that is my opinion on this subject and how i would talk to the people who were involved in the story.
If i was Chis I really dont know what I would say to Krakauer. Probably the only thing I would say is that I'm thankfull for telling the story of my journy. I would probably tell his parents if I were Chris that I did what I did for a purpose. I though that I could survive in the wild without the proper supplies or money. But I didnt mean to hurt or offend you in doing so. I just wanted to prove something. I think that I would tell all the people Chris met along his journey that I'm sorry for leaving and their support was a great help.
Krakauer interpreted chris to us as a very odd character. I would ask thinks like why did you interpret me to others like this or something along the lines of just why did you persent me this way. Parents probibly apologize for leaving. Or not even go back and just leave it all behind. People he met along the way i would also apologize to. Saying something along the lines of probibly not wanting to attach myself to you because in the back of my mind i knew there was a slight chance i might not make it out alive. Also would probibly go live with wayne for a bit, thank him alot and look at him as a father figure.
Chris is a very different person. I think that many people find this out as they meet him. MOst people realize that he is a transcendentalist and an idealist. However Chris was so idealistic that he was unable to survive his journey. If i was Chris I wouldn't be so fond of Krakauer he makes the kid sound like he's crazy. I would probably tell him to stop judging me. If chris could write his own book we might think he wasn't so crazy. To his parents I would apologize to them but also try and get them to realize I am my own person and they cant control my decisions. The people i met along the way i would say thanks too. I think they helped him on his journey and gave him at least some connection to the real world. Without them i honestly think he would've died sooner. All in all Chris would be able to say a lot of things.
If i were Chris I would have a lot to say about theese people. I would tell Krakauer I didnt appreciate him righting the story. If I was Chris I would tell him he made me sound like a jerk to everyone. I know its not possible but it would have better to get my opinion. I would tell my parents that I was sorry and maybe we needed more comunication. With more communication I could let you know that I didnt want you to buy my love but earn it. I think this would have helped out our relationship a lot. I would have told the people I encountered that we wouldnt be in touch for long so there would be no reason to get to know me. This would have made it so I wouldnt have hurt as many people. This is probably what I would have told all these people if I was him.
There are many things I would say to all those people if I was Chris McCandless. First off, as Chris I would say, everyone is there own person and they do things that satisfy themselves. This is what I chose to do. I think that Krakaurer made Chris sound like a crazy person and like he may have had a problem or somthing. I would ask him why he would write this about me when he has never met me in my life and doesn't know how I feel or my perspective on things. I would also tell my sister that I really am sorry for leaving her like I did, but I did what I thought I should do. And to his parents I would tell them that i really am sorry for leaving them like that. And im sorry if i hurt you so bad. The last thing i would say is that i am my own person and this is what i wanted to do, so if you don't agree with that, that is okay, but this is what i chose to do.
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