"By design McCandless came into the country with insufficient provisions, and he lacked certain pieces of equipment deemed essential by many Alaskans...This has been regarded as evidence not just of stupidity but of the even greater sin of arrogance" (Krakauer 180).
Travel Advice
It has been stated several times within the book how unprepared Chris truly was, yet he had refused to take the advice or much needed equipment from others the whole time. It does not matter how well a person believes in themselves, bringing so little to aid chances of survival is inexcusable. Doing so is asking for death. Rather than think everyone as against him, Chris should have taken in consideration their good intentions, and rethink his original plan. He should have taken that which was gifted to him so generously by well-meaning and caring people. Due to youthful arrogance, he failed to realize that he had doomed himself. Had he packed sufficient supplies, he could have walked out the treacherous wilderness.
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
I Don't like Your Cat-titude
"'Chris had so much natural talent,' Walt continues, 'but if you tried to coach him, to polish his skill, to bring out that final ten percent, a wall went up. He resisted instruction of any kind'" (Krakauer 111).
Family Dynamics
With the information of Chris's attitude towards well-meant advice, it is clear to see that he was not simply ignoring the warnings of those suggesting he pack more than what he had on his trip to Alaska, but also that he was trying to prove a point. It is mentioned a little earlier in the book that Walt McCandless was a man in charge - someone who "called the shots." Growing up as a child with a parent that is seen as controlling to said child may have been the reason why Chris refused to go along with what others around him suggested. He wanted to prove that he did not need the help of others who, as he may have interpreted, wanted him to conform to their ways, to chain him to their particular lifestyle. Chris did not wish to be treated as a child that needed someone to hold his hand and tell him what he should or should not do. He felt oppressed by even the sincerest worries of good people.
Family Dynamics
With the information of Chris's attitude towards well-meant advice, it is clear to see that he was not simply ignoring the warnings of those suggesting he pack more than what he had on his trip to Alaska, but also that he was trying to prove a point. It is mentioned a little earlier in the book that Walt McCandless was a man in charge - someone who "called the shots." Growing up as a child with a parent that is seen as controlling to said child may have been the reason why Chris refused to go along with what others around him suggested. He wanted to prove that he did not need the help of others who, as he may have interpreted, wanted him to conform to their ways, to chain him to their particular lifestyle. Chris did not wish to be treated as a child that needed someone to hold his hand and tell him what he should or should not do. He felt oppressed by even the sincerest worries of good people.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Knack for Meowtivational Speaking
"So many people live within unhappy circumstances...which may appear to give one peace of mind, but...the very basic core...of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon..." (Krakauer 56-57).
Inspiration or Fool?
Chris McCandless has written a beautiful speech on his idealism of living in constant adventure, of embarking on a journey of self by escaping the day-to-day routine most others trap themselves in. While lengthy, it is the pouring of this young man's heart onto the canvas of his letter, etching his almost religious view of going out into the wild - of doing something outside the norm. In this long letter written to Ronald Franz, McCandless not only reveals his deep passion, but his captivating expression of words. Using such powerful language is what got Franz to even consider doing something like Chris (going out there and creating new memories) in the first place. It is this kind of motivational writing/speaking and impassioned, commanding voice that delivers inspiration to those reading/hearing him.
Inspiration or Fool?
Chris McCandless has written a beautiful speech on his idealism of living in constant adventure, of embarking on a journey of self by escaping the day-to-day routine most others trap themselves in. While lengthy, it is the pouring of this young man's heart onto the canvas of his letter, etching his almost religious view of going out into the wild - of doing something outside the norm. In this long letter written to Ronald Franz, McCandless not only reveals his deep passion, but his captivating expression of words. Using such powerful language is what got Franz to even consider doing something like Chris (going out there and creating new memories) in the first place. It is this kind of motivational writing/speaking and impassioned, commanding voice that delivers inspiration to those reading/hearing him.
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