Silent Reading, 20 min

Into the Wild Debate

Your task Thursday will be to argue for one of the following positions:

Chris McCandless was a free spirit who died tragically trying to better himself.

OR

Chris McCandless was a reckless loner who died because of a superiority complex.

You will not know until class time Thursday which position you will defend, so you must be prepared to work with either. Gather as many specific examples from the text as possible, as direct quotations will be required.

Your grade will depend on your preparation prior to class, understanding of both sides, and participation during the debate. Good luck.