Into the Wild #2 : The Sequel Prompt

I am one hundred percent positive that Chris was fully aware of how unprepared he was, and that he definitely intended to live until he perished in the Alaskan wilderness. I believe that he thought that he was capable to survive judging by how factual his tone was even in his last note fastened to the bus. In essence, Chris knew that his 'Alaskan Odyssey' could be the end of his existence, but he continues with it anyway, and I think that shows us his true stubborn and determined personality.

I applaud how Krakauer opened the legacy of Chris McCandless with the end. It captured my curiosity, and left me wondering why and how this young man ended up in the Alaskan wilderness. The purpose behind this, from my perspective, is to recreate the same interest that Krakauer discovered in Chris. Kakauer was enthralled by Chris after he wrote his editorial. So logically, it makes sense for him to share how he first encountered Chris and then explain his long winding tale.

After reading this quote I was stunned by how someone who was slowly starving to death could be so coherent, and even worried that while he was out someone may stop by. Honestly, if I was in Chris' position I would not have been concerned with leaving a note while I scavenged. I imagine that by that point I would be stark raving mad.

Into the Wild Blog #1

Chris McCandless, in my opinion, was borderline obnoxious. He was definitely entitled to his choice of whether to live in society or on the road; however, it is the way that he distanced himself from his family and friends that annoys me. There may be a reason why he resents them so much, but that doesn't make it fine for Chris to disappear without moments notice. On the other hand, my impression of Alexander Supertramp is that he is a hard working, and ready for adventure. It is puzzling how the same person can have such a dramatic change of personality, but perhaps Chris was always Alexander Supertramp and it was only after his graduation from college that he was able to grow and discover himself, even if it led to his demise. All in all, McCandless may have been percieved as crazy, but I believe he was just a boy who needed a little bit of fresh air.