In Chapter 5 of Into the Wild, McCandless is strongly influenced by writers like Jack London, whose stories shape the way he thinks about adventure and wilderness. Has a book, song, musician, or artist ever influenced the way you think about life, goals, or the world around you? Identify the specific book, song, musician, or artist and explain how their ideas or message affected your thinking.

 Prompt Response: The musician that has influenced my life the most is the music group Earth, Wind, and Fire. Throughout all the songs that I have listened to, I've gathered one specific piece of information, and that is the fact that life is a gift. A gift that mustn't be taken for granted and a gift that should be utilized well. Their songs, such as "Fall in Love with Me" and "Side by Side," are songs that have constantly repeated the same message of unity and love. And that is the message that I do my very best to share with others.

Summary: In today's class, we read and completed an assignment based on Chapter 5 of the "Into the Wild" novel.

Reflection: Reflecting on this, I deeply enjoy listening to Earth, Wind, and Fire’s music. They are artists that have not only shaped the industry of how we listen but how we think as a whole.