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    novel Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen has. Brian was stranded in the Canadian wilderness for 54 days living on his own without anything but a hatchet and the tool he made to hunt with. He was stranded out in the wildness because of a plane crash he was in. This was a very good lesson for Brian because he learned how to live on his own, he even learned how to watch his surrounding. Brian had a lot of memory during this time in the wilderness he had good ones and bad ones. These memory lead him in the…

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    London’s To Build a Fire tells of an inexperienced man who ventures into the Yukon accompanied only by his dog. Chris/Alex shares characteristics with the man in To Build a Fire. Also, the experiences of the two men are similar. They are both in the wilderness and are newcomers to the areas they are in. It was the man’s first winter in the Yukon, and Alex’s first experience in an area so wild and remote. Another fact that cannot be overlooked is Alex’s admiration of Jack London and his stories.…

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    Into the Wild Argumentative Essay Christopher McCandless stated “The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure, the joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences.” Chris McCandless had been a very spontaneous person in his time of living. McCandless always did things the way he wanted to do them. He was an independent person who did courageous things. McCandless never let people get him down, because he knew the things he did were gonna be fascinating…

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    A Historical Perspective of Wilderness in Conrad’s Heart of Darkness Some of the most grim events in history involve man assuming ownership over things that cannot be owned. During the “Scramble for Africa” that took place in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the colonization of the Congo Free State saw European powers gain control of the people as well as the land. In his novel Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad utilizes the motif of wilderness with the purpose of representing the conflict…

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    crushing and trapping him in the confined space. This trip was supposed to be a leisurely break from his usual grueling mountain climbing. His underestimation of the canyon was the reason behind him not informing anyone of this day trip into the wilderness. If he had informed someone Ralston would most likely still have both of his arms. Aron Ralston used perseverance, adaptability, and his problem solving skills to prove his status as a survivor. To begin with, Aron Ralston used perseverance…

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    letters, many of whom were Alaskans, he received after the original article about McCandless ran in Outside magazine. “‘I personally see nothing positive at all about Christ McCandless’s lifestyle or wilderness doctrine,’ […]” (Krakauer 71). Alaskans thought he didn’t respect the Alaskan wilderness, while others could not believe someone could act so impulsive. Some even believed, “‘Krakauer is a kook if he doesn’t think Chris ‘Alexander Supertramp’ McCandless was a kook,’ […] ‘McCandless had…

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    “Ride Your F#%king Bike – The Movie. Powered by Chainsaw.” Directed by Ryan Marcus. Featuring Fox athletes Josh Bryceland, Josh Lewis, Kirt Voreis and other Fox teammates, the movie documents three weeks on the road with a wild crew up for anything. Filming kicked off at Fox Headquarters in Irvine, California and continued north through Oregon and Washington before crossing the Canadian border and reaching Vancouver Island. The movie is dedicated to Steve Smith, aka Chainsaw, a World Cup…

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    throughout the book. It is about Ray’s actions and the repercussions that occurred because of it, including how Ray is perceived as a ‘wrecker’. In the body paragraph two, the setting, regarded how Ben raised in the suburbs and being confronted with the wilderness and nature is one of Ben’s greatest fears. In addition, it stated his survival and confronting his fears. The final paragraph remarked, apropos of the knowledge regarding his Pop being a criminal, which led Ben to become more conscious…

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    My project is about the Ernest Shackleton expedition. My thesis is: In 1914, the Ernest Shackleton expedition set out to be the first to cross the Antarctic continent. Shackleton encountered many challenges. Although the expedition never reached their goal, they set an example for future generations that with perseverance and the human will to survive, anything is possible. The idea came from my interest in the outdoors. This story of survival caught my attention. This topic relates to the…

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    brave person who traveled into the wild with no money and not a lot of supplies. Some people think he was stupid but I think he is a brave person. Life chose that path for him and he enjoyed traveling the country and continent of North America. The wilderness eventually caught up with him though. People wonder how he could have survived or had better chances to survive. I think he could have survived with a person by his side the whole time. He touched a lot of people’s hearts and it’s a…

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