In our book study of Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed, we discussed chapters 5-7, pages 61-115.

For our discussion, we focused on this topic:

Wild is filled with minor characters who come onto the page and move off it quickly, but they all serve important purposes. Strayed makes each a real person, not just a name. Who are the minor characters in this section of text? What do you know about them? What purpose does each serve?

How can you apply what you learned from Cheryl Strayed’s portrayal of minor characters to your writing?