Into the Wild #5

Positive traits              
1. Not materialistic
2. Dependable
3. Brave
Negative traits
1. Stubborn
2. Secretive
3. Self-Reliant
The positive traits affected Chris because by him being not materialistic he could let things go easily. Moving on was then not a complicated thing to do, actually in a way it seemed kind of heartless. Also the simple things most get caught up on in life, he did not, many struggle with the idea of getting over the things don't matter, unlike them the petty things didn't bother him. He was dependable, people felt that they could rely on him; I feel that he knew he was reliable to. By him being able to rely on himself alone, I think it  got him through a lot. He was brave... again another aspect many lack. This made it easy for him to venture out. Also he could face more tough things than others could. Without his bravery he couldn't have accomplished what he had. The negative traits affected Chris because his stubbornise was a cause to his fallout. He didn't learn much cause his stubbornise was shaping him into a know-it-all. This made it diffeicult for him to take friendly advice or to be taught about things he didn't know. By not allowing people to teach him, he had not much knowledge on how to make it in the wild. Another negative affect was him being secretive. Secretiveness led to his death because he didn't tell people he needed help. He didn't let those around him know what he was doing, ergo when he did finally need help they couldn't find him.He kept everything inside so no one knew how he actually felt. Lastly he was self-reliant. This caused him to push others away. He didn't take help from those who cared and tried to. He thought he had it all together and others were just noisy people standing in his way.
I feel Chris' most important trait was his imagination. This was the best in him because, his capability of being imaginative helped get him a long way in life. He could see the good in all the bad plus he could create something greater than it. His imagination helped get him through being away from everyone he knew previously, helped think of a way to live in the chaos he experienced, and deal with those who were unbearable.

Part Two.
Five similarities between Krakauer and McCandless.
1. They both dissapointed their fathers in usual ways. (134)
2. They both pursued things in an almost obsessive way. (134)
3. Both went to the Alaska. (135)
4. Both left everything (like jobs and things that really mattered) to venture off. (136)
5. Both cut the world off, without communication they were isolated. (140)
Five differences between Krakauer and McCandless.
1. Krakauer was self-absorbed while McCandless was not.(134)
2. Chris went out into the wild without the proper tools to survive. (140)
3. Krakauer left alive, Chris died in the alaskan wild. (Author's Note)
4. Krakauer had help, Chris did his venturing by himself. (140)
5. Krakauer felt abandoned and lost, Chris felt one with nature and more alive. (141)

Into the Wild #4

1. In a way it suprised me. I didn't understand why exactly he got the job! If he was venturing into the wild to be alone, then why would he get a job; maybe he was seeing if hen was positive he wanted to leave the city life behind. He possibly got the job to see if he wanted to go back to civilization settle down and return to life as it had been prior. He might've missed communication and interactoins with other human beings. I honestly don't know the exact reason he got the job however, my assumptions may be accurrate yet I'm unsure.
They stated he was a grimy person, unsanitary, lazy, and at time unmotivated.. one person even said they didn't know why he even got the job in the first place. However they also said he was reliable, trustworthy, and accountable. Considering they never mentioned close friendships between Chris and any of his colleaugues I assume he wasn't to fond of them as they weren't him. The way they acted towards him leads me to believe he wouldn't want to be around them neither. If I were working amongst them I would probably be standoff-ish because I didn't know alot about him, yet a part of myself would be supicious so I'd probably run him off if I were to talk to him with all of my questions. I'd try to help him, because he clearly looked as if he were in trouble or needed things.

2. They were so common. They both like to travel. Also unlike everyone else they didn't expect a ton of anwsers from Chris, they took him for who he was and appreciated it. They were there when needed and stepped off whenever they felt was time to.

3. He was lonely and Chris accompanied him. after being around people or a person for some time they can really grow on you, especially when you have no one else. Franz lost everything and Chris heplped him move on from that and was there when Franz had no one to rely on. Chris was someone he could, in my opinion, relate to. He was easy to get along with and they had a son father relationship which made him stick so much to Franz with him losing his son.

1. In a way it suprised me. I didn't understand why exactly he got the job! If he was venturing into the wild to be alone, then why would he get a job; maybe he was seeing if hen was positive he wanted to leave the city life behind. He possibly got the job to see if he wanted to go back to civilization settle down and return to life as it had been prior. He might've missed communication and interactoins with other human beings. I honestly don't know the exact reason he got the job however, my assumptions may be accurrate yet I'm unsure.
 They said he was different. He was an outcast in other words, they had a lot of negative comments, like he was lazy, slow-moving, dirty and unsanitary; they also stated that he was reliable, accountable and trustworthy. They said he never really hanged out with his fellow workers/employees ergo I take he didn't exactly like them, also they acted really weird toward him from their interviews so he probably didn;t want to be around them. Just as they weren't to fond of him, I believe he wasn't fond of them either. I would've probably been standoff-ish at first then I'd step in and take action on trying to help him, seeing that no one else was and they clearly seen he needed it. I would've felt bad for him and more than likely ran him off with all my questions, because I think I'd be intrigued by his actions and ways.

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Into the Wild #3

20 things

• . independent
• . believes in himself.
• . stubborn
• . outgoing
• . intelligent
• . obedient
• . observant
• . focused
• . courageous
• . he had some unresolved family issued.
• . kind
• . enjoys simplicity.
• . doesn't like the life of wealthy.
• . determined.
• . adventurous
• . city boy
• . attractive
• . curious
• .  rebellious
• . spontaneous

2. I don't like that he is hidding this from his family. Yet i think if he were to inform them he probably would've been persuade not to go his way or he wouldn't have done it in the time period he had. I don't think he is very close to his family, he keeps things from them and at times seems very standoff-ish when they are trying to help in ways that they can. I believe his family and him were extremely close and then at some point in time they had a sort of disagreement pushing him away and then his family tried to rekindle their fire but he didn't want to become close again. He seems like a loner, and doesn't want to be bothered so much by his family, he loves them i believe but he doesn't want them to stand in his way or try to stop him. I think Chris's intentions with telling his family he was going away for a while was to let them know he was planning something not to be worried. I think he told them this without telling them when or details so they wouldn't worry when he first left making his "odyssey" and they wouldn't wonder where he had gone. He told them without actually telling them, which for him was a smart and good decision.
3. To make a statement maybe. To inspire others, to be an example and show people to chase their dreams and go for what they believe in. Not to give up on what they think is achievable. Maybe something happened to them in their past to make them do it. Honestly I don't know it doesn't make sense to me on why anyone would do it, but things appear to other's differently and make other's act differently towards it.

Into the Wild blog #2

1. i believe chris felt as if he could survive with what he brought with him; however what he brought was not enough to survive which i think he was aware of. He was a very intelligent person which leads me to assume he knew it wasn't enough; in my head i think he also thought since he was so smart, he could make what he needed from the supplies he brought. I do not think Chris intended to die out there, he might have been a bit suicidal, but i don't think it was enough to committ it.

2. To change your opinion, in the beginning you might believe one thing, but as you gain more knowledge about the events and how it occurred you mind see's things differently. To add effect, so once you know what has happened you pay more attention to what is happening and how it leads up to the fatal ending.

3. I was nervous and intrigued. It grabbed my attention and kept hold of it. I was scared because I didn't want him to die so suddenly. It made me a little emotional to because, he had no one and he was "crying" for help but couldn't find it in time.

Into the Wild #1

Personally I don't comprehend why he decided to up and leave his above average life, at least I don't yet! It makes no sense to me, he had what some would say, a "fantasy" life; he had money, a car, the brains, and a family that would go to the end of the earth for him. Basically I'm saying I think it was a pretty remedial decision of his to give up his "ideal life" and journey off into the unknown! In another sense however, I admire him for his determination and "sticktoitive" attitude. He was a smart man so I'm pretty sure he knew the probability of surviving what he set out to accomplish; but he didn't let that, or anything else for that manner, stand in his way he had a destination he set out to achieve and if he didn't he was going to die along the way.

Just as we want to experience the life McCandless had prior to his expedition; I think he wanted to experience something different and new, which drove him to go off "into the wild". Maybe the excitement of the unknown made him trail off, or possibly just to see if he could survive. I believe all these things could've been the cause to him leaving. First off just trying something new because in chapter three its states "he intended to invent an utterly new life, one in which he would be free to wallow in unfiltered experience. To symbolize the complete severance from his previous life, he even adopted a new name. No longer would he answer to Chris McCandless; he was now Alexander Superstramp, master of his own destiny." Secondly the excitment of the unknown could've persuade him to abondon everything and leave; "curiousity killed the act" perfect example, he had no knowledge of what to expect which probably made it a reoccuring thought in his mind, and then a daydream turned into reality.The last and only other thought I can think of which would potientally be a reason he left would be to see if he could do it. A lot of people believe they are "superhuman" and can do ANY and EVERYTHING which they clearly can't, maybe he fell into their category and failed at his bizarre attempt.