As a nave reader, one may be forced or compelled to side with the wits and the persuasion of Jon Krakauer's analysis of Chris McCandless. ... In the beginning of the novel Krakauer introduces us to the people McCandless met along his journey. Through the descriptions and assumptions made by each of these peers, Krakauer slowly reveals the mind, thoughts and ways of Chris McCandless. ... (Krakauer 122). ... Real courteous, and he didn't cuss or use a lot of that there slang-(Krakauer 159). ...

• Word Count: 1096
• Approx Pages: 4

In Jon Krakauer's "Into The Wild," Christopher McCandless possesses an understanding of modern day society far beyond most youth. In much the same way, I often find myself questioning many of the same issues as McCandless. Having been raised by parents who held the typical core value of "The America...

• Word Count: 1243
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Independence Jon Krakauer's book Into the Wild portrayed Chris McCandless as an energetic young man captivated with the concept of independence. ... Krakauer says,"If McCandless felt estranged from his parents and siblings, he found a surrogate family in Westerberg and his employees" (18). ...

• Word Count: 1243
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School