Prompt: Chris McCandless rejects a traditional path of success and instead defines success on his ownen what success means to you at your current stage in life. In the response, explain how success is currently defined (grades, college acceptance, achievements, happiness, etc.) and where those ideas come from. Then, consider whether that definition truly reflects personal values or if it is shaped by expectations from family, school, or society.

 Prompt Response: I think success means accomplishing a goal. In my life right now success is defined as having good grades and a job. I think it's shaped from family, friends, and society because it's what everyone's told to do to be successful. However I still this definition somewhat reflects my personal values.

Summary: We read more of Into the Wild.

Reflection: I learned  more about Chris McCandless.

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