History of Alaska

Alaska is the largest and the least populated of the fifty United States. Full of mountain ranges and majestic wildlife, it has always captivated people’s attention. However with large distances between largely populated areas and the cold temperatures with long winters most people shy away from living there. But for me Alaska is my one true home; where I have family and friends, and where I want to one day settle down to spend the rest of my life. My one true home has always been Alaska, the…

“Selection From Into the Wild” this longing to hold on to his youth and yet gain freedom from and society 's restrictions, and his traumatic childhood came with a willingness to take a two year transcontinental journey where he would eventually wind up in Alaska. Unknowing, that this obsession to find his true self…

One of my favourite books and movies is Jon Krakauer’s Into The Wild (1996) that was adapted to the screen by Sean Penn in 2007. The film follows the true story of Christopher McCandless’ expedition across North America and his time spent in the Alaskan wilderness where he died alone. During the film viewers are taken along a journey where they see the main character search for his true place in the natural world independent from the trappings of a normal suburban life. The movie is beautifully…

In addition, the division between cruise line operators and the rest of attractions and services contributed to shatter tourism in Haines. There is also the factor that they have almost no regulation from the federal and state government to manage Alaska natural resources and control visitor volume as indicated on page 24 of the case study. As a consequence, the crowding, noise, and pollution has been affecting their quality of…

Chris McCandless was the complete opposite of a materialistic person. Christopher had a fresh start in Alaska with “no phone, no car, no cigarettes” and this can be truly “inspirational” to many (Mason). In today’s society a child can not be pried from their cellphone and may miss the tranquility and beauty nature offers. Chris aimed to capture these very…

Into the Wild describes the story of Christopher McCandless. He hitchhiked in 1992 to Alaska where he was found dead four months later in a deserted bus in the Alaskan wilderness. Author Jon Krakauer uses accounts from people who interacted with Chris and personal research to account the story of Alex Supertramp, another name proclaimed by Chris. The book starts with the description of Chris’s last day in society before starting his journey in the Alaskan wild. It shifts to the events that led…

His father expected so much from McCandless that he wanted him to go to college and so he did. McCandless was pressured to do what his family wanted and not what he wanted. Therefore, McCandless decided to leave his family and go into the nature in Alaska where he could be himself. It took him a couple of years and places to go through to finally reach his destination but he accomplished his goal. I disagree with those…

stop him. He stops at some pretty great places and meets lots of people; but yet he still leaves. He even at one point in the book was offered a plane ride to go to Alaska, he is asked to stay and work longer by people he meets but he said that would be cheating and did not take it. He had relentless determination to go to Alaska just like he had read about. His determination almost made him stupid and it killed him. My second trend is the urge to break free and…

with Jan and Bob he helped them sell used books at a local flea market, which shows his love of literature. McCandless especially took interest in London and his books about the rugged lifestyle of Alaska. Growing up reading London’s books may also be a reason he decided to go on a journey to Alaska and may have given Callarman the impression of his “romantic silliness” (Callarman). Krakauer informs his audience that McCandless had a hard time remembering these tales by London were works of…

charity and hitchhike to Alaska to live within the wilderness. Christopher abandons all family and during his lengthy journey to Alaska meets different people that help shape him in a unique way. Christopher ultimately wants to live off the land, only having what he needs. Although he states he does not want or need anything to be attached to, he makes human connections with like-minded individuals which provide an influence on his decisions and his overall journey to Alaska. In the end of his…