Movie and Theme:

Into the Wild: American Classic journey-tale

Pre- Questions:

“Do you ever desire seclusion? What are its advantages? Its dangers?”

Post- Questions:

Is seclusion a necessity to realize our need for community?
ex: Jesus in the desert, Alex in the wild.

In the scene with Mr. Frans, would you be scared to venture up the mountain? Would you (or do we) stop halfway? Why?

What does the moose represent?

What are the “rivers” in our lives that keep us separated from others?

How can we cross those “rivers”?

Take Home #1: Going back to to the Mr. Fran’s question, in the coming month, think of a way you can ‘give community your all’ and not stop halfway.

Take Home #2: Alex reads a quote from a book that reminds him of his need for others and inspires him to return to society “… I think I know what is needed for happiness…the possibility of being useful to PEOPLE…what more could the heart of a man desire?”

What is a way you can (re)-enter into community?