Class today: November 29th

1. You will need your notes from their homework from Monday.
2. Read “Teen Fascinated with Into the Wild” (Found under Into the Wild links”
3. Discuss the following questions:

• How does Into the Wild present the characteristics of Transcendentalism? Specific examples from the text.
• How does Transcendentalism appeal to young adults/teenagers? What is the draw?
• How does Krakauer mirror the writing characteristics of Transcendentalism as he tells the story of Transcendental McCandless?

Put the evidence and discussion points in notes.