How Did Chris Mccandless Take The Risk Of Into The Wild

In the passage from Into the Wild, written by Jon Krakauer, after venturing into the wilderness on his own Chris McCandless ends up trapped without enough supplies. In To Build a Fire, written by Jack London, a man after his fire is destroyed by snows desperately try to make his way back to friends before he freezes to death. Both stories withhold information in order to build suspense.

Have you ever wanted to go on a trip or adventure to Alaska? If you do, you better plan it out and bring enough equipment. Christopher Johnson McCandless did not plan his trip to Alaska. Chris ended up dead because he wanted adventure and he wanted it now. In Jon Krakauer's book Into The Wild he tells the sad story of Chris McCandless. Is he able to cover his actions? Krakauer does not make an effective case justifying McCandless’ behavior because McCandless was not prepared and he ignored people who cared about him, leaving the reader surprised and confused.

Along with making the mistake of neglecting his family, Chris was very overconfident as well. Without doing his research about Alaska and its environment, he was convinced he would be able to survive in the wild. According to Jim Gallien, the man who transported Chris from Fairbanks to the Stampede Trail, McCandless’s equipment “seemed exceedingly minimal for the harsh conditions of the interior, which in April lay buried under the winter snowpack” (Krakauer 5). A ten-pound bag of rice, poor leather hiking boots, a .22 caliber rifle, and a shabby state map were Chris’s only possessions. Gallien did his best to convince Chris to not go into the wild, especially during that time, but nothing changed Chris’s mind. Keeping this in mind, Krakauer

Chris McCandless had admirable plans. Chris McCandless wanted to prove that he can survive on his own and have his own independence. Chris was a hardworking and was considered one of the best at his job. McCandless was considered an overall great person Westerberg stated, “ He was the hardest worker I’ve ever seen. And totally honest--what you’d call extremely ethical.”(3). Chris McCandless prove to be hardworking in order to get all the way to Alaska, even though he didn't get to accomplish his goal.

For just about 114 days Alex Mccandless AKA Chris Mccandless lived in Alaska in an abandoned  bus close to Fairbanks, Alaska. Chris Mccandless gave up all his possessions and went on his quest to survive the harsh terrain and weather of Alaska. An obsession for surviving the intolerable Alaska was what brought him to his starvation death. In the summer of 1992 Mccandless’ body found by Moose hunters just outside the northern boundary of Denali National Park. This story is a novel based on a true story written by Jon Krakauer  titled “ Into the wild” Krakauer writes the novel with true passion, because he could relate to Chris Mccandless through their rough childhood.

Imagine if someone took all the money they had and burned it all. After that you find that you only have twenty- five dollars left. With that you had to try to survive in a new city with just that money and nothing else. Well, two young and brave men gave up everything they owned in order to do an experiment that could change their lives forever. A man named Christopher McCandless’s story is told in John Krakauer’s writings, including an article called “Death of an Innocent’’ and a popular and good book Into the Wild. Another man named Adam Shepard wrote his own book and told his story in the book Scratch Beginnings. Both Adam and Chris had goals set off by different things such as motivation and the impacts on many people along their journeys.

Many people feel they need to escape their life in one way or another, especially if they have had a rough past. In the book Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer it is clear that there was an inner force that pulled Chris McCandless into reclusion. Some may believe that he went into the wild to escape a toxic relationship with his parents, but the real reason he left everything was because in his heart he is a true adventurer. People may think that everyone has the potential to be an adventurer, but this is simply not true. A true adventurer is born with this trait, and it can never be taken away from them, it is simply, a part of their being.

In the novel Into The Wild, the author, Jon Krakauer, writes about Christopher Johnson McCandless, a young male adult who leaves society and vanishes into the wilderness all alone. Chris was an experienced individual and very motivated, but he was also an idealist who acted upon his radical thoughts. I believe Chris was qualified to survive in the wilderness alone. However, Chris also had negative traits which led to his downfall. Chris already had experience living the wild before his Alaskan journey.

Many people can agree that the chances one does not take will be regretted at the end. In the novel, Into the Wild, author John Krakauer describes Chris McCandless as he ventures into the Alaskan wilderness. Chris McCandless was the type of person that could be described in many ways. The main reason for his journey was to “prove to himself that he could make it on his own, without anybody else’s help”(159). Chris McCandless is a distinct character that takes chances without giving the importance of the consequences of his actions.

Chris was not responsible towards the people who invested their time on him. He left them really quickly. This is not to be admire because he left people quick. He didn’t get attach to no one and that isn’t really good at all. Chris was lonely and very stubborn and that didn’t help at all. How can you go into someone’s life and have them help you out by giving you supplies and a place to stay at that wasn’t smart from

The average debt per citizen in America is $63,056. This gargantuan amount of debt can be attributed to one desiring what one does not need. In the novel, Into the Wild, by Jon Krakauer, Chris McCandless believed these unnecessary desires were selfish outlooks towards life. Moreover, he thought that one should live deliberately, meaning one should strategically plan on how one uses his or her money and resources. “Less Stuff More Happiness” a TED Talk by Graham Hill, “Seeing” from Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard and Into the Wild, by Jon Krakauer all pertain to the idea of living deliberately. Chris lived deliberately by having a giving spirit, by cutting out the extraneous, and by declining financial help from others.

Mccandless left Atlanta in order to move on with his life: “To symbolize the complete severance from his previous life, he adopted a new name”(Kraukauer 23). Kraukauer demonstrates how chris took a big step in his life by changing his identity. Chris wasn’t a typical man, he never attended school and was raised the old fashion way. He didn’t have a good relationship with his parents or communication, which led him to leave. In the story G.K Chesterton says “Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me the truth”(Kraukauer 89). Mccandless constantly felt that his parents wanted to buy him with expensive gifts, but in reality it drew him further apart from them.

for excitement, adventure, and freedom. All of these people have one thing in common, which is

A teenagers risk taking is a crucial part of their brains development and can significantly benefit their growth as a person. Recent test have shown that in social situations, teenagers are more likely to take risks. In the article, Beautiful Brains, the author, David Dobbs, discussed a study in which teenagers played a game alone, then with people in the room. “When teens drive the course alone, in what Steinberg calls the emotionally ‘cool’ situation of an empty room, they take risks at the same rates that adults do.” (Pbs.org) This shows that teenagers are capable of making good decisions and taking the same amount of risks as a developed adult. So many parents assume that they take unnecessary risk, when really, the teenager knows exactly

Another reason I agree with Shaun Callarman's argument is when he said ''Really, I think he was just plain crazy.'' He was ignorant for going on this journey without preparation . He didn't know about living on his own in the wild. Chris McCandless didn't even think about the struggles he would have on