2. krakauer argues in chapter 14 that mccandless's death was unplanned and was a terrible accident (134). does
the book so far support that position? do you agree with krakauer? why or why not?
questions about the writer (ethos)

What object do the men think of as a trifle?

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility

In this excerpt from act 1 scene v of macbeth what does lady macbeth imply about macbeth