Into+the+Wild

// Into the Wild //

Group Discussion



Answer the following "Big Idea" questions regarding the book //Into the Wild://

Be sure to use evidence and content from the novel.


 * 1) Does your group think Alex's "Alaskan Odyssey" was a mistake? Why or why not?
 * 2) What does Alex's comments regarding his parents make you think of his character?
 * 3) If you were Alex, what would you have done differently?
 * 4) If you were Alex's friend and knew about his planned adventure, would you try to stop him or tell anyone his plans? Why, or why not?
 * 5) Do you think Alex was actually mentally ill? If so, what signs did he show and what type of mental illness do you think he had? If not, why do you think he was not mentally ill?