Chris McCandless was the kind of person who strongly believed in following his dreams and unlike many, he actually followed them. I give him a lot of credit for doing so and he inspires me to follow my dreams. A lot of people say that he was suicidal, however it was his dream that ended up leading to his death. The author, Jon Krakauer, seems to see Chris as an adventurer. He dismisses the common viewpoint that Chris did not understand his surroundings or the risks associated with living in the Alaskan wilderness.
Chris McCandless is a hiker and someone who wants to travel around to see the mountains. He was challenging himself to see if he could try and travel by not letting people know, but that failed. The article “Death of an Innocent” by Jon Krakauer portrays Chris McCandless in an idiotic and careless way because he doesn't let anyone know when he leaves for his little trip to the mountains. If he had told people they could have known he needed help, and maybe he didn't have to die. Chris is a very outgoing person.
Krakauer justifies the actions of the young Chris McCandless, while exploring the many attributes and qualities that much of the audience overlooks in their evaluation of him and his journey into the Alaskan bush. He recognizes in writing the story of Chris McCandless that a majority of society already has a negative perception of McCandless, one built from misinformation and perhaps even fear. As best summarized by Romain Dial at the end of the account, “And I’m sure there are plenty of Alaskans who had a lot in common with McCandless... Which is why they’re so hard on him. Maybe McCandless reminded them too much of their former selves.”
Although there are varied opinions on Chris McCandless, we may never get to know the full truth. He was a young man straight out of college who decided to drop everything he had to live a life on the road that would eventually lead him to the Alaskan wilderness. Many say he was reckless and naïve, while others applaud him for the journey he took, showing his bravery and courage. Much like Jon Krakauer, author of Into the Wild, I agree with the latter group. However, I don't think what he did was one-hundred percent responsible, instead I respect his vision to find himself and to get out.
Joy: A Closer Examination by Chris McCandless Chris McCandless was a college graduate, middle class, young man who attempted to find the true joy and enlightenment described in works by Jack London and Leo Tolstoy. He attempted seeking this true joy by abandoning his old life and living in the isolation of the Alaskan wilderness. Chris’ desire to experience true joy stems from the ideology of the authors he admired. Chris McCandless treasured the ideas of Leo Tolstoy. In the book based on Chris’ journey, Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer, the author comments on Chris’ obsession with Tolstoy: “McCandless particularly admired how the great novelist had forsaken a life of wealth and privilege to wander among the destitute.
Your Name: Viviana Garcia Garcia Mrs. Moffat English 5-6 11 January 2023 Was Chris Justified? Chris McCandless was justified in leaving his family without a trace because his home was abusive, especially his father. Also he didn't like the rules in society, he loved nature and living by no rules, In a letter sent to Wayne Westerberg he said, “I've decided that I'm going to live this life for some time to come. The freedom and simple beauty of it is just too good to pass up.”
Kayann Luce English 101 McCandless was inspired to take the risks he took in various journeys because of wanting to go against what his parents wanted him to do and prove that materialistic belongings that society believes we need to survive aren’t needed to live. He was seeking his true self, the true Chris McCandless and show how independent he could be. Chris takes the risk of leaving his family completely because he is pissed at his parents and can’t forgive them for their wrong. “Children can be harsh judges when it comes to their parents, disinclined to grant clemency and this was especially true in Chris’s case. More even than most teens, he tended to see things in black and white” (Krakauer 122)
A trait simply described as the overestimation of oneself can be a quintessential element in understanding a character’s downfall. People such as Chris McCandless, Oedipus and Tiger Woods are key examples when trying to relate, understand, and analyze what we know today as “Hubris”. The connections that can be made between each of these characters describe the very nature of how a hero will ultimately meet their bane as a result of being blinded by their own flaws. The death of Chris McCandless was an extremely controversial subject that involved many different people. The justification of his death can be argued in a way .
Dylan Day Mrs. Moffat English 5-6 11 January 2023 Was Chris Justified? I believe that Chris McCandless is justified in not telling his parents for when he left into the wild. I believe that he should be justified in not telling his parents because of all the stuff they put him through when he was little. But one thing is that he should have at least told his sister Carine since they were closer then he was with his parents.
Chris McCandless: A Reckless Idiot Chris McCandless was a reckless idiot and there is no denying that basic truth. Chris McCandless was a man born into a middle class family. Chris had parents that loved him, a roof over his head, and food to eat. Despite all those riches he had, he threw them away. Chris was a very selfish man.
Chris McCandless was a intelligent, idealistic young man who lived his life alone, in nature. Chris rejected the ideals of society and had a yearning for a nomadic lifestyle. McCandless went into the wild seeking a life without materialism and a life without rules. He does find what he was looking for; but his journey leads to death in the end. Most people wouldn’t have made the journey that Chris made; nevertheless survive as long as he did, with as little as he had.
Overall, Chris McCandless is a reckless and ill-prepared explorer because he made careless decisions, lacked personal closeness and connection with those he knew, and could not accept criticism. Chris McCandless was a callow adventurer who decided to walk into the wilderness of Alaska and make careless decisions. Just before Chris left his home to embark on a cross-country adventure, he made a questionable decision with all his money. The novel Into the Wild, by Jon Krakauer, quoted that “He would shortly donate all his money [$24,000] to OXFAM America, a charity dedicated to fighting hunger” (20). Chris opted to leave all the money behind in hopes of starting his journey on his own.
Christopher McCandless, the protagonist of the novel and film Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer, is not your average guy. Driven by his minimalist ideals and hate for society, he challenged the status quo and embarked on a journey that eventually lead to his unforeseen demise. A tragic hero, defined by esteemed writer, Arthur Miller, is a literary character who makes an error of judgment or has a fatal flaw that, combined with fate and external forces, brings on tragedy. Christopher McCandless fulfills the role of Miller’s tragic hero due to the fact that his tragic flaw of minimalism and aversion towards society had lead him to his death.
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