Comprehension of 'Into the Wild' Film Clip

A formal entrance, often grand and ornate, typically associated with buildings like universities or stately homes.

To walk leisurely or casually, often without a specific destination in mind.

A type of brick made from clay and fired at high temperatures, often used for building walls and structures.

A type of metal made by heating iron and forging it into a desired shape, often used for decorative purposes.

The state of being innocent and unaware of potential harm or danger.

A feeling of confidence and security, often associated with youth and inexperience.

To criticize or reprimand someone strongly.

To revive or bring back to life something or someone.

Small bright sparks of fire.

To be meek or passive, characterized by quiet, submissive behavior.

A car in bad condition, an old car.

A strict moral code to which one holds oneself and others.

To avoid social interaction and prefer solitude.

To do something in a way that is excessive or unrestrained.

Refers to the contrast between what is expected or intended and what actually happens, often creating a humorous or surprising effect.

A scene showing a character refusing to kill a reindeer due to its being a female with a calf.

McCandless's carvings in the bus, proclaiming he has killed his false self, and now the scene of him refusing to kill the reindeer suggests his failure to completely escape civilization.

A point of view shot of military airplanes directly contradicts McCandless's claim that he is free from civilization.

The graduation ceremony depicted in the film emphasizes the solemnity, formality and traditional aspects of the ceremony.

The scene does not completely reflect the symbolism of graduation ceremonies on the University of Washington website.

The close-up shots of people in the crowd, including Chris's parents, highlight the emotional impact of the ceremony.

The scene features a procession of a Scottish-styled pipe band, academics and graduates in ceremonial gowns.

A close-up shot in film provides a detailed view of a subject, often focusing on faces and expressions.

The use of military music and imagery in a film scene can suggest an atmosphere of discipline, order, and conformity.

Regimentation refers to a system of strict rules and control, often seen in organized settings like schools or armies.

Social control involves mechanisms used to regulate behavior and ensure conformity within a society or group.

Conformism describes the act of adopting the behaviors, attitudes, and values of a group or society.

Ceremonial caps and gowns are traditional garments worn during university ceremonies, often seen as symbols of scholarship and tradition.

The scene depicts a contrast between the traditional values associated with academia and a more militaristic, controlled environment.

An event or ceremony that marks the completion of a course of study at a university.

A literary device used to draw a comparison between two seemingly unrelated things, highlighting their similarities.

The repetition of similar sounds in a phrase or sentence, usually consonants or vowels.

A figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis or humor.

The use of words or phrases that appeal to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).

The use of words with opposite meanings in a sentence to create a dramatic effect.

A figure of speech that uses words with opposite meanings to create a contrasting effect.

A rhetorical device that uses a question to emphasize a point or provoke thought, not expecting an answer.

The use of language that suggests a meaning beyond its literal interpretation.

The image of formal gates suggests an institution's control and segregation, limiting freedom instead of promoting it.

Walking under an arch feels restrictive, like a weight bearing down on the student's shoulders. Contrasts the idea of freedom with actual limitations.

The simile comparing red tiles to blood hints at underlying violence and dark aspects of the institution, hidden beneath a luxurious facade.

The poem refers to the year 1937, hinting at a historical context of potential violence and oppression.

The line "Do what you are going to do, and I will tell about it" reflects a fatalistic perspective on the events unfolding, presenting a bleak outlook on the future.

The description of the young graduating couple as "kids" implies a sense of naivety and lack of maturity, setting a tone of ill-informed decisions.

The speaker's warning not to proceed, emphasizing the irreversible consequences of the couple's choices and foreshadowing a tragic future.

The poem's title emphasizes a theme of violence, using 'strike sparks' as a metaphor for the potential for conflict and painful experiences.