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As you should have noticed, the author, John Krakauer, uses quotations at the start of each chapter. These are called epigraphs. Epigraphs are the short quotations that are placed at the beginning of each chapter designed to provide insight into what happens in that particular chapter. Read the following epigraph from Chapter 5 and write a one-paragraph description explaining why you think the author used that particular quotation.
"The dominant primordial beast was strong in Buck, and under the fierce conditions of trail life it grew and grew. Yet is was a secret growth. His newborn cunning gave him praise and control." ~ Jack London, The Call of the Wild
I believe he may have chosen this to talk about how Chris decided to embark in a life of hardship with no kind of materialistic aid like money. Chris was exposed to a number of dangerous or uncomfortable situations but he adapted to all of them in order to survive. Since he was resourceful he was able to meet many people and do a lot of jobs. He …show more content…
The last time we've been in contact was probably way back when we graduated together. Although it seems that you've cut all ties with everyone ever since then. I assume that you still have unresolved issues with your parents or more specifically your father. I would have expected you to speak to him about it and try to resolve it but to each his own I suppose.
Aside from that, I hear you've been living the life of a nomad. Traveling from place to place and making a multitude of friends. According to your letters it seems that you have plans to partake in an ultimate adventure in Alaska. Although you may come across a lot of issues if you don't properly pack your bags and find the correct gear. You're a smart guy so I have no worries about that. You definitely won't neglect to preserve your meat, get stuck on the other side of a stream, and die of