Alaska Essay

entices him because it expresses how he isn’t joyful with his life path. This trip’s purpose for him is that it will mold a new him and he will withdraw with it all thought out. To conclude, it McCandless has his heart set on heading to Fairbanks, Alaska; nothing will discontinue him on his expedition. Another theme being implied in this piece of literature is the theme of forgiveness and how Chris exhibited it. Chris thrusts away anybody who tries to get close to him, many people do this as if…

“Happiness is only real when shared.” was written in Chris McCandless’s journal. The journal was found when the police and hitchhikers found his body in an abandoned bus where he had been living off the land in Alaska. This quote reflects McCandless’ belief because it tells you that he was happy sharing his journey with the people he met along the way. In the book, Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer discusses some other explorers that shared the same desire to experience the extremes of life. It…

only food that Chris brought with him was rice which he could not live off of as his only supply of food. He lacked the proper tools necessary to survive his journey in Alaska. For example “Alex had no ax, no bug dope, no snow shoes, no compass” (Gallien Pg.5). They say that if Chris had maybe had a map he would have survived Alaska and crossed the river. His choice not to bring one directly results in his…

There is nothing as pointless as getting caught up trying to slow down time, and losing attachment to the moment you're in. Chris Mccandless and Holden Caulifield in Into the Wild by John Krakaur and Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger are searching for belonging but are stuck in fantasy belief of humanity. Holden and Chris, only search for innocence, and are blind to the fact that our society is prone to change into an experienced place. Toward the end of both their stories, they are finally…

that is about a man that goes out into the freezing cold Yukon, Alaska. Jack uses many literary tools throughout his story. The best ones that he used throughout his story is setting, imagery, and point-of-view. “London emphasizes the existential theme in “To Build a Fire” in several ways, the most important of which is his selection of the setting in which the story takes place.” (lonestar.edu). The story is set in Yukon, Alaska, one of the coldest places in North America. London writes “It…

When you live in such a harsh and remote place, it is difficult to find the wonder and beauty around you. This is true until the snow starts to melt and you experience the two month stretch of warmth that all Alaskans live for. Fluorescent purple and red blooms cover the gravel-spotted ground. Weeds are the first thing to bloom. Dark green crabgrass quickly follows. The mountains in the distance start to peak from the clouds as the first day comes around. The summers are short but the days are…

to gain more knowledge about the mysterious death of Christopher Johnson McCandless. To finish, in the book, the author Jon Krakauer relates his younger self to Chris. In chapters fourteen and fifteen, Krakauer talks about climbing Devils Thumb in Alaska. He further explains how his younger self was self absorbed and willful similar to Chris McCandless. Furthermore, Krakauer takes Chris’ parents to the old abandoned bus where their son was found dead, leaving a bouquet of flowers and a few…

The warrants resulted in the discovery of numerous firearms including a Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic rifle in .223 caliber, which matched the caliber of bullet found in at least one of the bodies. Also found was an FAA map of southcentral Alaska which had locations noted with “X” marks. At least one of these marks coincided with the known location of a body, that of an unidentified female who came to be known as “Eklutna Annie” (Clos, 1993). Investigators returned to the home a second time…

lot of big words,” (18), “If this adventure proves fatal and you don’t ever hear from me again, I want you to know you’re a great man” (69),“He was the hardest worker I’ve ever seen” (18),and “He could talk for hours” (16). Chris McCandless went to Alaska with multiple books,…

like an adrenaline rush for some, there is a very slim chance for survival given the surroundings and circumstances. The author of Into the Wild, Jon Krakauer, reveals Chris McCandless to be an introvert who feels the need to live off the land in Alaska and to escape the fabricated upbringing by his parents. In an effort to show the dangers of living and exploring in the wilderness alone, director Werner Herzog introduces Timothy Treadwell…