What Makes Chris Memorable

Chris knew that it could be fatal but he still did it as stated “If this adventure proves fatal and you don’t ever hear from me again I want you to know you’re a great man. I now walk into the wild”. Chris was a risk taker he knew that the things he did could be fatal to him but he still decided to take those risks and go to the wilderness. Chris’ s nature wasn’t that he was noble or arrogant but that he was free spirited so much that he could dead because of it and he did with a cause of death by

Christopher McCandless, A nutcase to some, but a hero to others. But what exactly was he? I personally see Chris as a Hero. Christopher Mccandless a small town kid born into an east coast rich family, who graduated from one of the best universities in america and had a bright future ahead, yet wasn't satisfied. He didn't know the truth to his own existence, Therefore, He abandoned everything and just left. He was ready to give up everything he had worked for, every opportunity he had in life. He sacrificed everything to find his true being within. Chris went on a 2 year long journey all throughout the west coast town hopping, meeting new people. Inspiring them to change. All to which was leading up for his final test of Man vs. Self. He

Chris was selfish because he broke many bonds with friends. He stopped taking the time to communicate with his friends that he met along the way. Quote postcard stop. In addition, he unkindly

Chris McCandless was different from other people. His ideas were perceived as strange from the outside eye. Was McCandless crazy or was he simply misunderstood? Everyone has their own opinion on this question including Shaun Callarman. He believes Chris is “ just plain crazy,” however there is no hard evidence that proves this statement or completely backs it up. Callarman says "I think that Chris McCandless was bright and ignorant at the same time. He had no common sense, and he had no business going into Alaska with his Romantic silliness. He made a lot of mistakes based on ignorance. I don’t admire him at all for his courage nor his noble ideas. Really, I think he was just plain crazy." This statement says that he is ignorant and yes

I also believe Chris was extremely brave for taking a trip across the country. I would never be brave enough to leave my whole life behind and do something like that. Also the fact he went into Alaska, an extremely harsh land, and lived on his own for a pretty long time in the bus is impressive. I believe that Chris did the right thing with taking this trip. It was the first time in his life he was truly happy.

When Chris went hitchhiking across the country it was a complete surprise to his whole family. It all happened in a single day when he decided to up and leave everything he had. There were many determining factors that lead to his unexpected disappearance, as well as lots of time of preparation and planning. It was just another day for everyone except Chris, everyone was going on with their lives but he had much bigger plans. He shared his plans no one but his sister who he was very close with since an

It’s the end of the school day. I finally breathe and release myself of the stress and the frustration of a normal school day. I sit on the benches outside and wait for my ride. With technology gone and no people to talk to, I just sit still. The evergreen trees gently move in some of the final gusts of the summer breeze. And as I’m looking at life’s beauty and as thoughts swim through my brain, I become frightened. Because, I have never thought of life, as a whole, so profoundly. It transforms into satisfaction. Without distractions, I sit with my thoughts and world’s alluring nature. As I relive this moment in my mind, I can’t help but think of Henry David Thoreau. How he just sometimes sat and took in everything, and absorbed everything

     During Chris’s journey he never really opens up to anyone about his family. He doesn’t really show any affection towards them and if any it would be toward his sister Carnie. He writes in a letter to her stating that he is going to divorce his parents. The last time his parents saw him was after his graduation. Chris told his parents “ I think I’m going to disappear for a while” and that is the last they ever heard of him again.

Supporting reason 1: In the story, he soon finds out his mother that he thought was dead, was alive and his father had lied to him about his mother's whole new life because of an affair that separated the two. Christopher, instead of jumping to conclusions decides to wait and keep him calm until he had all the pieces put together. Chris would often say things as “I didn't have enough information “ or “i decided not to think about it anymore that night...could easily leap to the wrong conclusion” (Haddon, pg.99) whereas most would have immediately gone ballistic. Or when he agreeing goes on the walk in the park with Mrs. Alexander even though he feels uncomfortable around unfamiliar faces. He does just as John Roush discusses in “college should be an adventure” Roush establishes one must keep an open mind to even while being faced with the struggles college kids will face. He explains “Adventure is an attitude” and, “be mindful that whatever the activity, you are preparing yourself for an opportunity yet to be discovered.” (Roush, pg. 1)

The author creates Chris’s credibility when Chris keeps his promise of keeping in touch with the people he meets and having the impeccable ability to never quitting once he starts something. Jan Burres and her husband, Bob, liked Chris very much and “when [Chris] left, [Jan and Bob] never expected to hear from him again, but [Chris] made a point of staying in touch.” Over the course of two years, Chris sends Jan and Bob a postcard every month or two. Without getting too attached, Chris is able to keep his promise of keeping in touch which proves that he is reliable. Westerberg claims that Chris “was the hardest worker [Westerberg had] ever seen” for he would do even the dirtiest of jobs

He got a rush from being in the Alaskan wilderness. This kind of feeling isn’t easy to come by, and when you get it, you can’t let it go. Chris knew that anything could happen while he was alone, but he was determined that the only way to embrace life was to live life on the edge. For Chris, he knew what made him happy and he set out to ensure that he would live every day like this, even if that meant dying at a young age. He lived a life full of happiness and fulfillment and that is more than some people get in a lifetime. Chris believes that you will evolve to the person you want to  be by experiencing new things.Chris takes advantage of what life has to offer, and that is one of the bravest things you can do.

Some say that Chris was an idiot for going out into the Alaskan wilderness unprepared and without any knowledge of nature. “Why would anyone intending to live off the land for a few months forget boy scout rule number one: Be prepared” (krakauer, 71). This was a complaint sent in by a Alaskan hunter, and there were many more that followed that. The people writing the negative comments all believed that Chris either wanted attention, was stupid, or went out on a suicide mission. However, Chris was none of those things, he wouldn’t have been able to survive 113 days off

Chris is an Ignorant person for several reasons, such as the several poor misguided decision he made throughout his journey. In Chapter 8, Nick James an Alaskan native quotes, “Such willful Ignorant… amounts of disrespect for the land, and paradoxically demonstrates the same sort of arrogance that resulted in the Exxon Valdez Spill just another case of underprepared…”(72). This quote shows the Alaskan viewpoint of

Chris is a charismatic young man, but takes extensive measures to ensure he does not become too close with anyone. By going out into the wild without so much as a letter to his parents,

To me that scene in the cab summed up the movie - try, try and try again. You have to determine all the moves for yourself and you have to get it right. That is how one pursues happiness, and Chris' life is a testimony to that.