rompt: 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: One musician that has influence the way I think about goals and the world around me is NBA Youngboy. The reason he music influences the way I think about goals because he talks about his struggles and how he accomplished his goals, and became successful. He also shows how you can still accomplish your goals no matter who you are, because he used to be poor and lived in a dangerous place.

Summary: We read chapter 5 of Into the Wild

Reflection: I learned something new in AP gov.

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