Into The Wild Analysis

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My reflection from chapter one is that Walt and Eric are two courageous people. To be nineteen and seventeen, and to being going on a journey like that is amazing. Especially when everyone around them thinks they are crazy. I think it would be so fun to go on a trip like this, but I do not know if I have the guts to do it. Getting away from the technology and just being out in the wilderness would be very peaceful and relaxing, but it would a huge adjustment to go back to old fashion maps. If I were to embark on this journey, my mom would be totally against it because she is very protective and wants me to be safe. On the other hand, my dad would be okay with it because he is an outdoorsman type of man, and would want me to be able to take

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