For example, after Chris finally dies in Alaska, the local Alaskans are left wondering exactly why Chris has not set fire to the forest in order to bring attention to his dire situation: "Many Alaskans have wondered why, in his desperation, McCandless didn't start a forest fire at this point, as a distress signal. ... Chris decides not to burn an SOS or even light any of the forest for the reason that he loves nature too much to disturb it. ...

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