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McCandless and Poe, Dickinson and Thoreau

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 Comparing and analyzing "Into the Wild" and Romantic writers                                        What similarities and differences do you observe between McCandless and romantic writers like Poe, Dickinson, or Thoreau?  The similarities and differences that I observe between McCandless and romantic writers are that both touch and focus on themes about life, death, nature, society, and love. A great example for comparing this story is with the book "Walden" by Henry Thoreau. Both are based on finding the meaning of life, providing us an explanation of Chris McCandless's beliefs about material possessions. We enjoy life living without our material possessions and embracing a more natural existence. McCandless, like Thoreau, escapes from societal norms and connects with the wilderness. In terms of Edgar Allen Poe and Emily Dickinson, explore romantic themes like solitary and so...

Letter to Alex

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 Letter to Alex Guatemala, Guatemala City                                                                                                              January 13, 2024 Dear Chris ("Alex") McCandless, I hope this letter finds you well in the middle of your Alaska adventure. I have learned about the challenges you've overcome, your resilience, and the motivation to continue learning about the world. I am here writing this letter to offer you some advice on surviving in the wilderness of Alaska. First of all, you have to always look for food, which can be found in fruits in trees and grass. However, obtaining food from Alaska is difficult, especially during the wint...

What is success?

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 My meaning of success Success is a subjective idea as it varies from one person to another or depends on the context. It is based on values, experiences, aspirations, and circumstances. For me, success consists of feeling satisfied with the efforts and work we do, which makes a difference in our lives. It is the process of setting goals or objectives and achieving them, leading to personal fulfillment and accomplishment. Overcoming challenges often involves obstacles and failures, but through constant effort and learning, we can achieve success. Success is not guaranteed, and yet there are always many solutions to explore. It is not determined by destiny but rather by the process of working hard and having resilience, perseverance, and optimism, which contribute to our growth and development in various areas of life.  I believe that if we set realistic goals and wishes, and continuously make positive decisions and moves, success will come no matter what. But as everythin...

Collage of Happiness

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Moments of Happiness The images below are pictures of some of the things that make me happy. First of all, my family, their support motivates me, to be who I am and keep growing. That is also why I am so thankful as they have taught me what is right and what is wrong. Then tacos, it's one of my favorite foods and I love Mexican culture. Then there is music, I listen to all kinds of music and it makes me feel at peace with myself. Next is the picture of my dog, I love my two dogs because they are very affectionate with me. Then, the picture of my brother and me. Even though we don't get along sometimes because of fights, we always have a smile for each other. Then there's the tennis table, because it's a sport I'm currently playing. I like to appreciate the sunsets, which makes me happy because every day is different. The beach makes me happy because of the sound of the waves that are relaxing and the water. Art makes me happy because I like to appreciate every detai...

Izel's Bucket List

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 Bucket list Things to do before dying Travel to Italy, Bora Bora, Bahamas, Brazil. Falling in love with the right person. Ride a Vespa. Going to Bruno Mars concert Vist the Sphere, Las Vegas Go to the Grand Prix, Formula 1 See Aurora Borealis in Iceland Visit New York Go to a Coldplay concert Go to many more concert Ride a Kayak Snorkel with turtles See a sunset in the Maldives Go to the Lantern Festival Swim with dolphins