The Unfavorable Ideals of Chris McCandless Although many may see Chris’ ideas as brave, or noble: to go against the standards of human society, take his own path. I do, however, beg to differ, seeing his ideals as unfavorable. Chris was not only in a false guru-like state, seeing his ideas as the correct way and aggressively disagreeing with the opposite as shown in the Into the Wild movie when simply offered a new car by his parents. Although his non-materialistic views may be favorable among many, it’s not a saving grace for him as a person.
Chris McCandless from the jump comes off as an intelligent and hardworking young man. After a 3 nights stay within the trailer of Westerburg, he arrives in South Dakota as instructed by Westerburg to work. Chris left Westerburg impressed with his high work ethic. It is learned that Chris grew up in Virginia, and attended University in Georgia. Having refused his parents offer to pay for Law School, and buy him a new car as stated earlier. He also donated to charity, the $24,000 left within his college fund before the McCandless’ receive a stack of letters, sent to Chris by …show more content…
It is thought that this had occurred from starvation. His death proved to be his ultimate showing of great arrogance as despite being warned that he was unprepared, only arriving with a few bags of rice, he continued on. Despite having the chance to return to civilization, he refused. Turns out that he wasn’t as “fine” as he had believed.
Chris was a pig-headed and immature person who refused to listen to the advice of others. He was a “flawed idealist” and selfish, ignoring the concerns of others. Refusing contact with family, he ended his life a mystery to them, and alone. All of this as an attempt to “live life to its fullest”. To “reconnect with nature”, when he simply could’ve went on to have a prosperous
Chris McCandless from the jump comes off as an intelligent and hardworking young man. After a 3 nights stay within the trailer of Westerburg, he arrives in South Dakota as instructed by Westerburg to work. Chris left Westerburg impressed with his high work ethic. It is learned that Chris grew up in Virginia, and attended University in Georgia. Having refused his parents offer to pay for Law School, and buy him a new car as stated earlier. He also donated to charity, the $24,000 left within his college fund before the McCandless’ receive a stack of letters, sent to Chris by …show more content…
It is thought that this had occurred from starvation. His death proved to be his ultimate showing of great arrogance as despite being warned that he was unprepared, only arriving with a few bags of rice, he continued on. Despite having the chance to return to civilization, he refused. Turns out that he wasn’t as “fine” as he had believed.
Chris was a pig-headed and immature person who refused to listen to the advice of others. He was a “flawed idealist” and selfish, ignoring the concerns of others. Refusing contact with family, he ended his life a mystery to them, and alone. All of this as an attempt to “live life to its fullest”. To “reconnect with nature”, when he simply could’ve went on to have a prosperous