Starter 1.22 (VERBAL PAIR SHARE):
What worked well from the literature circle? What might be improved about the protocol?
Review major take-aways and Jessica’s discussion questions.
- How is Into the Wild an “intertextual” work? How does its intertextuality aid us in interpreting the meaning?
- Why do you think Chris (Alex) is yearning so strongly for this Alaskan adventure?
- Why does Franz lose his religion (p.60)? Why might anyone?
Four Corners
- The highest pursuit in human life is learning and attaining knowledge.
- In order to live a “good life,” we must do good deeds that develop our moral character.