Into The Wild Analysis

Imagine, waking up in the wild discovering that there are no Yes’s and no’s. Nothing but the sound of mother nature. All the young man wanted to do was discover who he really was. If Chris would have survived he would have made an impact on society by sharing his stories and important lessons that he learned in the wild. His determination and his will power made him as emotionally strong as he was. He knew that his life was at risk when he entered the wild, but knew that he can potentially find out who he is before. I think that his family problems had an impact on him going into the wild. No human being

would want to be isolated from loved ones for no reason.

He was in a very difficult position at home with his family. As is slowly told in the story, his life at home since childhood is full of violence, and inadequacy. The relationship between his parents coupled with his great disconnect from his father provides for a very uneasy life for his sister and him. His personality did not seem to go with the atmosphere of home life. He did not feel welcome and possibly did not even wish to feel that. After uncovering the fact that his sister and him were the product of a love struck affair he felt like a unworthy child and his disdain for his family and eventually people in general left his great escape.

His plan to run away seemed quite reasonable and was in fact effective.

He traveled all over the United States, working in Burger King, partying with hippies, and hitchhiking his long journey. He effectively got everywhere he wanted to go on almost nothing. This is where his problem lays. In getting to his destination, Alaska, he was set with a bag of rice, water, and a gun. Getting out, as he would soon realize at the fateful river crossing, arrose a huge issue. He found his prior knowledge of his surroundings was his downfall. In this lies drive and sorrow without a doubt but also hints strength of such a young

man.
I couldn’t be more happy for Chris when he said he was going into the wild. People don't understand the troubles and hardships that he went through. If you think he is “stupid” for going into the wild, then i think it's just you because Chris was a very intelligent college graduate that just needed time alone to find out what he had not already. Too many people judge him for going into the wild but they don't understand that Chris grew up in a house where he was treated very poorly by his family. We owe our respect for having the courage to do what many of us only dream about.

In conclusion, Chris, like a lot of young people, is finding out who he is. Chris just took it a step further, that way he can realize who he is faster. I think he found out that happiness is only real when shared. I admired his plan to leave Alaska eventually and return to society, i think he just felt the need to be “there, in that moment, and in that special place”. I agree with his idea of isolating himself in a vacant place. It gives him a place to think and explore. Any individual that thinks he is “dumb” is foolish, because he is a college graduate that would have had a positive impact on society. Find out who you are before it's too late.