Who Was Responsible For Chris Mccandless's Death

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How Responsible is Chris McCandless for his Death? Chris McCandless was a young man who attempted to escape the firm grasp of society, and to do so he embarked on unaccompanied hike into the Alaskan wilderness. In the novel Into the Wild written by Jon Krakauer, the author narrates Chris’s excursion into solitude, and the effects of his actions. Chris McCandless is mostly responsible for his death in the Alaskan wilderness. Some people believe that Chris is not responsible for his death. In attempt to eat, Chris ingested a poisonous plant, which led to his death. He was completely innocent, and along with many other scientists did not know this particular plant harnessed a poisonous aspect. Secondly, Chris ventured into the wilderness in attempt to escape from his abusive parents. He wanted to live his life to the fullest, and he just happened to receive the …show more content…

Finally, supporters claim that Chris was not liable for the river rising. This is also one of the contributing reasons why he died, because he cannot return home, and he needed this route to bring him back to civilization. Chris McCandless was over confident in himself and his capabilities, along with being ill prepared for his journey. Considering the climate and other factors, Chris was not properly prepared for going in to the Alaskan wilderness. Along with his admirable traits, “his ignorance which could have been cured by a uses quadrant and boy scout manual, was what killed him” (72). Chris McCandless was given many things from his hitchhiking friends, because people saw that he was not prepared. Now, how can someone tramp into the wilderness and survive without basic supplies? Chris McCandless did not listen to many people, and in the end he paid for it. Next, Chris McCandless had insufficient

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