What I learned from your book, Into the Wild, was that Chris McCandless, also known as Alexander Supertramp is a well known person for his expedition to Alaska with nothing on hand. He had no need for fundamental items as he lived in freedom and nature. He disliked controlling figures, the government and some may even say his parents. He began anew when he left college and donated all his money to charity to live in the wild.
His story begins in his journal, in which he wrote everything. His journal was found on a bus in Alaska along with his body. The book Into The Wild that discusses the thorough research of Chris’s journey and the people he met along the way.
Now, many people say that what McCandless did was selfish, stupid or even
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McCandless did something in his life that impacted him the best way possible. He followed his heart and was not constricted to anything, he was happy until the very end.
McCandless lived the true philosophy of Transcendentalism and can be referred to as a modern transcendentalist. He lived a simple life in nature, he was optimistic and relied on himself. He had no need for relationships or conforming with society. He was a confident young man that relished in the truth.
An example of Chris being a true transcendentalist are on pages 19 and 30 of the book, Into the Wild. Chris shows that he is a transcendentalist as he discusses that living in nature and freedom is something that he loves. He enjoys how simple his life is in the woods. As stated, “My days were more exciting when I was penniless and had to forage around for my next meal… The freedom and simple beauty of it is just too good to pass up.” (McCandless 19). Chris relishes being penniless and having a life that was livelyful. The simplicity and freedom he felt from being able to live his life the way he wanted was something that was too good for him to leave behind. He finds living in simplicity