Examples Of Chris Mccandless In Into The Wild

Dora Lozoya

Delgado

English 11

1/23/23

Reckless or Heroic? The adage, "You and only you are responsible for your life choices and decisions." by Robert T. Kiyosaki establishes the idea that only you are responsible for the choices you make. We can't expect others to be held accountable for our actions. This relates to the story "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer where Chris McCandless decides to go out in the wild on his own. He comes across dangerous moments where he has to be responsible for his actions. Although some people may think that McCandless's plan was a great way to be self-reliant, others may argue that it was reckless and unsafe. Starting off, Chris McCandless’s choice to go into the wild was reckless because of the extreme

His lack of preparation meant that he was unable to find food or shelter and was at the mercy of nature. Without the proper knowledge and experience, he was also unable to adequately identify edible plants and animals, or even know how to construct a shelter. McCandless’s innocence led him to a dangerous situation which ended in tragedy. He was unprepared to handle the difficulties of the wild and was ultimately unable to survive in such harsh conditions. His journey was a cautionary tale that serves as a reminder that the wilderness can be unforgiving and one must always be prepared when heading out into nature. In spite of his efforts to survive in the wild, his inexperience and lack of preparation eventually led to his death. In the text "Into the Wild" states, "Entering the wilderness purposefully ill-prepared, and surviving a near-death experience does not make you a better human, it makes you damn lucky.” (Krakauer 71). The reference examines and also serves as a reminder that in order to properly explore and appreciate nature, it is important to properly prepare for any situation and to take the necessary precautions. This quote reminds the readers that in order to go through a risky experience it is important that you are fully prepared for any danger that could happen. McCandless' plan to venture into the unknown was incredibly

He had a great idea to venture out on his own and test his skills and courage by living in the wild. His story is inspiring because it demonstrates that a person can take control of their life and create their own path. He was willing to leave behind the comforts of society, including his family and material possessions, in order to find himself in the remote locations of the Alaskan wilderness. McCandless ventured deep into the Alaskan wilderness. He was inspired by stories of adventurers and was determined to define himself on his own terms. In the book “Into the Wild” it states “Don’t settle down and sit in one place. Move around, be nomadic, make each day a new horizon” (Krakauer). This piece of evidence discusses how He chose to chase his dream of finding freedom from material possessions and human interaction. By pursuing this goal, he created an inspiring example for all those who seek to live differently than society’s expectations. I still believe that Chris McCandless' choice to go out into the wilderness was an inherently unsafe one. His lack of preparation was dangerous and ultimately, led to his death. However, despite the grave consequences of his decision, it was still the right one for him. In the text it states “I don’t want to know what time it is. I don’t want to know what day it is or where I am. None of