Into the Wild Writing Assignment

1. How does the setting shape the character of Chris McCandless/Alex Supertramp? (Think about differences in his experiences between his past, his time in the Midwest, and his time in the bus in Alaska.)

2. Describe three different scenes and how the camera shows you the setting of each scene.

3. What is the film’s theme?

4. Directions: Read over the following quotes and observations from the film, while also considering your impression of the film. Choose three and explain how they relate to the theme of the film, and how the film shows how they connect to the theme.