Prompt: Chris and his sister Carine McCandless had a very close relationship, even when he struggled to connect with others. Write about a relationship in your life where you feel truly understood. Explain what makes that relationship strong and how it compares to the connection between Chris and Carine in Into the Wild.

 I felt truly understood when my parents asked me why I was stressed and I told them because a failed a quiz. They told me it is ok that  I failed and that they understand that I tried my best. They told me I will do better next time. They also were not angry. 

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