Prompt: McCandless set out to live independently in the wilderness, but his death reveals the harsh reality of nature and survival. In your blog post, analyze how his desire for independence contributed to his death. Then, connect this idea to your own life by explaining a time when you wanted complete independence or control over a situation. Did things go as planned, or did you face unexpected challenges?

 McCandless desire for independence contributed to his death because he did not allow help for his journey and wanted to be fully independent in Alaska, coming unprepared to the Alaskan wilderness. I wanted complete independence on what time I go to sleep but I could not go sleep at my desired time as my family said I had to go to sleep at 9pm.