The reasoning behind why he added these epigraphs is to give us a preview and set the mood on what to expect in the upcoming chapter. Some these quotes reflect the well-being of Chris or his lifestyle. In Chapter 3, he opens up with a quote. The first quote comes from “Family Happiness” By Leo Tolstoy saying “I wanted movement and not a calm course of existence. I wanted excitement and dancer and the chance to sacrifice myself for my love…” This quote opens up a little bit about the Tone of how Chris’s personality is. He shows that Chris is a person to take on chances and do adventures out of his comfort zone, instead of living a peaceful life. Krakauer adds an epilogue of “The call of the wild” written by Jack London saying “The dominant Primordial beast was strong in Buck and under the fierce conditions of trail and life is grew and grew…” (38). He uses this quote to show that Chris is beginning to show responsibilities for his
The reasoning behind why he added these epigraphs is to give us a preview and set the mood on what to expect in the upcoming chapter. Some these quotes reflect the well-being of Chris or his lifestyle. In Chapter 3, he opens up with a quote. The first quote comes from “Family Happiness” By Leo Tolstoy saying “I wanted movement and not a calm course of existence. I wanted excitement and dancer and the chance to sacrifice myself for my love…” This quote opens up a little bit about the Tone of how Chris’s personality is. He shows that Chris is a person to take on chances and do adventures out of his comfort zone, instead of living a peaceful life. Krakauer adds an epilogue of “The call of the wild” written by Jack London saying “The dominant Primordial beast was strong in Buck and under the fierce conditions of trail and life is grew and grew…” (38). He uses this quote to show that Chris is beginning to show responsibilities for his