Assignments
Choice -
Write a biographical account of how someone you know who sought out a great
adventure. Be sure to include the lessons learned as well as the description
of the account. Cite Krakauer's book as reference.
or
Write an expository essay which explains how you would go about finding yourself. Would you need to go into the woods alone like Thoreau or McCandless? Or would you be more apt to find yourself in college? Explain. Cite Krakauer's book as reference.
Extra Credit
Say-Mean-Matter entries
Sean Penn - director of film
Jon Krakauer - author
Visit to the Alaskan bus where McCandless died.