Into The Wild: Chris Mccandless Journey

Finding ones true character is something most people have difficulty discovering, and sometimes can take a whole life time. Rebirth is helpful in the process of self discovery, since it involves getting rid of the past. Sean Penn is the director of the film Into The Wild, which speaks of Chris McCandless’ journey toward finding himself. Chris McCandless left his family and belongings behind to start a new life. The film has chapters which go from “my own birth” which is re-birth to the last one being “getting of wisdom.” Jon Krakauer is the author of the book Into The Wild which is also about Christopher McCandless. Jon Krakauer speaks about Chris McCandless’ journey before getting to Alaska and while he was in Alaska. Every chapter takes place in different locations Chris McCandless’ was at. Both authors represent the idea that self discovery and re-birth isn’t something one can try to find the answer to, the true meaning comes from the new people one meets, mistakes, and personal growth, therefore it is necessary to get out of the usual routine. Furthermore, Sean Penn leads the audience through Chris McCandless’ journey towards self discovery. Penn made sure that the film showed water, sunlight, and bridges in the beginning to represent re-birth. The symbol that stood out the most was when Chris comes out of the …show more content…
Equally important Krakauer talks about other characters who are similar to Chris in leaving behind their past and living off the land. Sure Chris’s experience isn’t unique, but he used it in a way to grow. When he is in a weak state almost dying, he wrote “HAPPINESS ONLY REAL WHEN SHARED” this shows that on his path to self discovery he discovered that loneliness wasn’t something he even needed, true happiness was when he was around loved ones. For the most part Chris found his true identity on the road, and with all the new relationships he