Answer:
Krakauer often talks about how people have attempted to live off the land in Alaska. Some people have died, and others are just bombarded by mosquitoes and other deadly things in nature. Alaska is not just beautiful, but can be very harsh. He wants people to not be so ignorant about Mother Nature. The author even compares the wandering into Alaska as wandering into death. Just not being prepared for the elements of what Alaska can give.
Explanation:
no idea bro we are come here to learn something not to teach you
One time I was talking to a friend, whom I had been very bitter towards because she had stopped talking to me.
It was just the fact that she- my absolute best friend in the whole world; she became a stranger. A distant somebody. A close nobody? I don't know either.
Anyways. I was listening to her gibber incessantly about her life and realized how shallow and selfish she was- never talking about anything but herself and disregarding all other opinions.
I think I became more uncomfortable over time. I was taught to be kind and friends with all,
to be kind,
that every individual was the way they are because of experiences,
Thinking I would feel guilty and selfish, for pushing someone aside like that, I tried to keep her close to me. Even though she did the same to me. Who was I to judge someone as close-minded as her, if I couldn't consider her as a friend still?
But I didn't want to be friends anymore. I don't know if we ever were. So we then continued talking stupid nothings and I left. The conversation itself wasn't as important as the lack of it.
I realized the golden rule I held against other people should be held for me too. I let her go for my self care, for my own kindness.
I feel better and I am unashamed.
