Into the Wild Questions and Answers
In Into the Wild, how does Chris McCandless feel about his family, and how does Chris's family feel about him? Are there any differences?
What was Chris's relationship with his parents like?
In Into the Wild, what similarities and differences do you see between Chris and Ruess, Waterman, McCunn, and Rossellini?
On which page of Into the Wild does the quote about "the core of man's spirit" appear?
Henry David Thoreau wrote, “rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.” Chris highlighted this passage and wrote “truth” above it. What do you think Thoreau meant by “truth”? Why do you think McCandless identified with this quote?
Wayne Westerberg
Describe Chris's relationship with his father and whether you think it had something to do with his behavior in Into the Wild. This is the topic of an essay I have to write for my English Class.
Who are Jan and Bob in Into the Wild?
Where in the book Into the Wild does the following quote occur? "So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation..."
In Into the Wild, how did Chris McCandless feel about his family of origin?
In what chapter of Into the Wild does McCandless give his money to charity?
Chapter 8 opens with some reactions from people to the article about McCandless that Krakauer published in Outside Magazine. What do most people think? Why did Krakauer put this material here in the middle of the book?
Name two qualities that Walt McCandless and his son have in common, and support each with a quote from chapter 11 of Into the Wild.
What supplies did Chris McCandless bring to Alaska in Into the Wild?
Where from Into the Wild is the following quote? "You are wrong if you think Joy emanates only or principally from human relationships...."
What are two quotes in chapter 7 from Into The Wild which prove that McCandless actually lives by his words or not?
In Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild, why did Chris decide to settle down in Bullhead City? What significance did this city hold and why did it attract McCandless?
In Into the Wild, what did Ronald Franz reveal about Chris McCandless's character?
What was Chris McCandless from Into The Wild like as a child?
Why did Chris McCandless go into the wild?
On what page in the book Into the Wild can this quote be found: "Happiness only real when shared"? What book did McCandless write this in?
Explain the following quote from Into the Wild: "How is it that a kid with so much compassion can cause his parents so much pain?" (104)
These questions are from Chapter 16 of Into the Wild: Why was McCandless compared to Sir John Franklin? How does Krakauer see that comparison?
In Into the Wild, what are some quotes by Chris's parents that give their moral and social views?
Comment on this quote about a life of security and a passion for adventure from Into the Wild. "So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man's living spirit is his passion for adventure" (57).
What is the purpose of the beginning quotes of each chapter of Into the Wild?
In Into the Wild, how is Krakauer's life related to McCandless'?
In Into the Wild, what did Chris learn about his family on his first trip across the country, and how did this knowledge affect him?
What are some important quotes from Chapters 9-11 of "Into the Wild"?
What page is it when Ron Franz asked Chris McCandless to be his grandson?
In the book Into the Wild, why does Chris McCandless abandon the Datsun, and why was the discovery of the car important?
What is the purpose of using the stories of other people in chapters 8-9? What do you think is Krakauer's reasoning behind this choice? Is he successful?
Where during Into the Wild does Ron Franz talk to Chris McCandless about adoption?
In chapter 1 and 2 of Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer, what effects do choice of sentence and structure length have on the reader?
Should the charges about Krakauer be taken seriously in Chapter 8? Why or why not? consider how the story of the papar(irish monks) relates to the story of the "outcasts" that Krakauer discusses (chapter 9)
What are two specific details from McCandless' childhood/high school years that help explain his actions as an adult in Into the Wild?
In Into the Wild, what are some quotes that support the idea that Chris McCandless is foolish?
What is the purpose of chapter four in Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild?
Characterize Chris McCandless's family members Walt, Billie, and Carine McCandless in Into the Wild.
What are some of the beliefs Chris held in Into the Wild? Explain.
In "Into the Wild," why did McCandless reject his parents' lifestyle?
How would you describe Chris's personality in Into the Wild?
In what chapter does Chris McCandless leave his home after graduating from college? Specifically, in what chapter do they talk about Chris McCandless leaving?
What did Jim Gallien think about Chris?
Some view the postcards Chris sent to his friends as evidence that he was suicidal. Make a case that Chris was not suicidal, using at least three specific pieces of evidence to prove that McCandless intended to return from his journey into the wild. “Please return all mail I receive to the sender. It might be a very long time before I return South. If this adventure proves fatal and you don’t ever hear from me again, I want you to know you’re a great man. I now walk into the wild.” Postcard to Wayne Westerberg. “This is the last communication you shall receive from me. I now walk out to live amongst the wild. Take care, it was great knowing you.” Postcard to Jan Burres Alex/Chris seemed make a lasting impression upon so many people whom he met. Describe what aspects of Chris’ personality seemed to make him so endearing to others. “I’ve given jobs to lots of hitchhikers over the years. Most of them weren’t much good, didn’t really want to work. It was a different story with Alex. He was hardest worker I’ve ever seen.” Wayne Westerburg, Into the Wild, 182 “He was a really good kid. We thought the world of him. When he left, we never expected to hear from him again, but he made a point of staying in touch. For the next two years Alex sent us a postcard every month or two.” Jan Burress Into the Wild, 30-31 “Please do not make these facts available to anybody till I know more aout his death for he was not just the common wayfarer. Please believe me.” Ronald Franz in a letter to Outside Magazine, Into the Wild, 48 In chapters 14 and 15, Krakauer recalls his own reckless youth. How does his perspective as an older adult give insight into McCandless, who died young? Identify at least two revelations Krakauer makes that came to him because he survived his experience and grew older.
What sort of person does Chris McCandless appear to be based on the information in Into the Wild? Cite details from the text to support your answer.
What effect did Walt McCandless have on Chris's life and philosophy, and was he the primary cause behind Chris's decision to undertake the journey? I am more interested in the theme to the story
From Into the Wild, what are "rubber tramps" and "leather tramps?"
In Into the Wild, what was Chris McCandless's biggest challenge?
From Into the Wild, how did Jon Krakauer see himself as similar to Chris McCandless?
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