My reasoning behind why Chris applied for the job at McDonald's is that he was uninterested in his tramp lifestyle. After a while everything all starts to see meaningless, and if that's the reason why you took off then it really starts to affect you. It makes it seem like you are back where you started, your life is just as monotonous regardless whether or not you are living in one place or constantly on the road. Chris tried McDonald's because it is the epitomy of everyday American life, and if he is going to attempt to set in to a average life then why not go for the gold.
Chris' colleagues all had distinct opinions of Chris. Most agreed that he was quirky, and one of his co-workers recalled that Chris despised socks. It was policy to wear socks so after his shift he would immediately rip them off his feet. This I believe is a small way for Chris to get back at McDonald's. Like his co-worker informs us that he would not submit to them on his own time. Another reason why Chris had issues while working at McDonald's was that he was too detail oriented. At McDonald's it is not about quality, as we all know, this did not sit well with McCandless so eventually he knew he would have to quit.
Chris has such a deep relationship with Jan and Bob Burres because they feel connected to Alex. Since they have lost all connections with their son, they feel like Alex was their second chance to repent make everything alright. I think that Alex did enjoy having someone care about him, no matter how harsh he treated his family he was glad to find new people that cared about him.
Franz was absolutely affected the most out of all of the people that alex came in contact with. We witness this when Franz actually takes Alex's advice and begins his own tramp life. I believe Franz had the same complex with Alex as the Burreses. He feels responsibilty for Alex becuase he was unable to save and protect his family in their time of need. So Alex was a second chance for many of the people he connected with.
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