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Exploring the Themes of Asceticism and Journey in Into the Wild

In "Into the Wild," the author embarks on profound peregrinations, reflecting on themes such as asceticism, renunciation, and the quest for self-discovery. The text delves into the essence of severe self-discipline while embracing the beauty of nature and the complexities of human experience. The narrative combines congenial moments and disquieting challenges, highlighting a rebellious spirit against societal norms. Through a cursory glance at common life and the barriers that define our existence, this work invites readers to contemplate their own journeys.

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Exploring the Themes of Asceticism and Journey in Into the Wild

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  1. INTO THE WILD VOCABULARY Author’s Note and Chapters 1-3

  2. Peregrinations (pl. n.) • travels • journeys

  3. ASCETICISM (n.) • the practice of severe self-discipline and abstinence from all pleasures

  4. RENUNCIATION (n.) • the act of giving (something) up • self-denial

  5. CONGENIAL (adj.) • friendly

  6. RAMPARTS (pl. n.) • barricades

  7. AMALGAM (n.) • a mixture • a blend

  8. contumacious (adj.) • rebellious

  9. DISQUIETING (adj.) • worrisome

  10. cursory (adj.) • overly quick • hasty • without observing details

  11. plebian (adj.) • crude • common (of the common people)

  12. AUTHOR’S NOTE, CHAPTERS 1-3 • peregrinations = travels, journeys • asceticism = the practice of severe self-discipline, abstinence from pleasure • renunciation = the act of giving up, self-denial • congenial = friendly • ramparts = barricades • amalgam = a mixture, a blend • contumacious = rebellious • disquieting = worrisome • cursory = overly quick, hasty, without observing details • plebian = crude, common

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