Prompt: McCandless set out to live independently in the wilderness, but his death reveals the harsh reality of nature and survival. In your blog post, analyze how his desire for independence contributed to his death. Then, connect this idea to your own life by explaining a time when you wanted complete independence or control over a situation. Did things go as planned, or did you face unexpected challenges?

 Prompt: McCandless set out to live independently in the wilderness, but his death reveals the harsh reality of nature and survival. In your blog post, analyze how his desire for independence contributed to his death. Then, connect this idea to your own life by explaining a time when you wanted complete independence or control over a situation. Did things go as planned, or did you face unexpected challenges? 

Prompt Response: His desire for independence is very down to earth and harsh to people around him. I seek freedom from responsibility which comes through hard work and making money, he seeks to run away from society and live as a nomad. 

Summary: Living in the wild isn't for the weak

Reflection: we watched the rest of the film

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