The reflection on into the wild “Into the wild” is a novel in which has been written by Jon Krakauer. The novel depicts the travels and adventures of Chris McCandless across North America and Alaska. Chris McCandless originally came from the wealthy family and was raised surrounded by the advantaged environment. He then graduated University of Alaska with decent grades and attitudes. His parents wished Chris to go to the law school of Harvard. However‚ he refused their demand and felt disgusted
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ways and had written the book “Wild”‚ giving her a better understanding of what life really means and what is needed to live it. Unfortunately‚ for Chris‚ he wasn’t given the chance to rejoin if he had decided to after his long journey. But from Jon Krakauer understanding‚ Christopher had no intent to rejoin it‚ he had finally found peace through his long hikes throughout the Continental U.S‚ finding joy in meeting people who the average person would not associate with over the fear of being out of
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Into the wild is a book and a movie written by Jon Krakauer that is inspired by the actions of a college graduate named Chris McCandless. He lived a life on his own and was not the average person. Many people have different views and opinions about him and the way he chose to live his life. Shaun Callarman claims that he‚ “was bright and ignorant at the same time. He had no common sense‚ and he had no business going into Alaska with his Romantic silliness. He made a lot of mistakes based on ignorance
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From the book “Into The Wild‚” Jon Krakauer‚ a inventive author‚ talks about the journey of the main character in the story‚ originally know as Christopher Johnson McCandless‚ but changed his name to Alex. McCandless was tired of his life in modern society wanted to be free away from people‚ his parents‚ and the Government. McCandless lived a decent life with many things to be proud off‚ but he decided to leave and give everything he had away‚ or dispose of it. He then set himself to travel across
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In a society where people tend to follow the trend‚ money and possession are all valuable‚ but to McCandless‚ a twenty two year old hitchhiker‚ nothing is more important than freedom. Jon Krakauer wrote the novel Into The Wild because McCandless’s life fascinated him. Through Krakauer’s guidance‚ we are able to see McCandless’s characteristics‚ his point of view towards life‚ his reasons for leaving home‚ and similar cases to his. In some people’s eyes‚ Chris McCandless may seem as an impulsive
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do so without any problems. All in all‚ I find that my thoughts on Chris have gotten better and better towards him because I believe his way of living is how many people would prefer to live. Into the wild is a non-fictional book told by Jon Krakauer. He investigates the life of Chirs McCandless after hearing that his dead body was found on a trail in Alaska. The task of finding out more about Chris’ life isn’t as easy as one might think‚ because he is finding about a dead man’s life‚ who has
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starvation‚ not only fail to overcome his problem‚ but failed to have any type of talents brought out to try and prevent his death. Chris McCandless was a 24 year old man who had a book written about him and his adventures called‚ Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer. This rather odd story begins with Chris giving away his college money of 24‚000 to charity. He then reinvents himself and changes his name to Alexander Supertramp. After this Chris packs his things and heads into the wild‚ burning all his money
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whatever they have to in order to achieve that goal. Dreamers are the ones who have the ambition to reach for their target goal. Chris McCandless‚ a young man who traveled across the country‚ unprepared‚ yet determined. The story Into The Wild‚ by Jon Krakauer‚ gives the readers an insight on Chris McCandless’s journey to Alaska‚ where the harsh conditions
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the adventurers as reckless and stupid‚ while the other side venerate their stories. Either way the stories made enough of an impact to become successful published books retelling the tales. Chris McCandless’ story was pieced together by author Jon Krakauer in the book Into the Wild. Likewise‚ Wild is the name of Cheryl Strayed’s memoir. After reading both these books it is clear to see that the two respectively have many similarities as well as differences. First off‚ is to compare the journey
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habits‚ prejudices and imperfections of civilization; ... and to find‚ amidst the solitude and grandeur of the western wilds‚ more correct views of human nature and of the true interests of man." (Krakauer 157). This epigraph is a smooth transition into getting back to Chris after the long anecdote of Krakauer that he provided in the previous two chapters. The epigraph and the chapter‚ both‚ talks about the solitude and nature and how Chris found himself when he escaped civilization. Thus‚ the epigraphs
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