Krakauer portrays McCandless as caring person who does not ignore the people encountered in his expedition. While hitchhiking for food and water, Krakauer meets a retired army veteran name Ronald Franz. For unintended purpose McCandless was travelled with Franz. After getting in his own way he does not forget Franz. On account of remembering Franz, Krakauer writes, “On February 19, McCandless called Franz, collect, to wish him a happy eighty-first birthday” ( Krakauer 53). This shows even after he gets away from Franz, he calls him to wish him on his birthday. McCandless’s concern makes him a grateful person. Comparatively, he shows his gratitude towards Wayne Westerberg. Again Krakauer brings up the message sent to Westerberg through
