Analysis Of Chris Mccandless Into The Wild

Chris McCandless from Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer experienced a new idea of life from venturing off into the Stampede Trail. Growing up, Chris’ personality drove him to make decisions through his childhood and his young adult years. He knew at a young age that he had different goals than what his parents had hoped. "You had to learn to walk by yourself. There was no one around, neither family nor people whose judgment you respected. At such a time you felt the need of committing yourself to something absolute- life or truth of beauty- of being ruled by it in place of man-made rules that have been discarded" (Krakauer 103). Since he learned that he had his own goals that differed from his parents, Chris McCandless believed that he did not fit into society and that he was meant to travel in a different direction than what society believed in what a man should do. Since Chris trusted in his beliefs that he was not accepted by society, he decided to go on a journey into the wild to engage with himself spiritually, mentally, and physically. "It is hardly unusual for a young man to be drawn to a pursuit considered reckless by his elders; engaging in risky behavior is a rite of passage in our culture no less than in most others. Danger has always held a certain allure. (pg
His goal was to escape society and survive on his own in the wilderness. Even though Chris faced hardships during his time, he continued on his journey through perseverance and determination just like a North from the Personality Compass. “Instead of feeling distraught over this turn of events, moreover, McCandless was exhilarated: He saw the flash flood as an opportunity to shed unnecessary baggage" (Krakauer 29). The stubbornness of his personality brought the ambitious side of him, which was the most influential factor that caused him to leave