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15/10/2025 9:42 pm
Krakauer is definitely more forgiving than critical of McCandless, and he probably does that on purpose. He talks about Chris’s mistakes, like burning his money, turning down help, and not realizing how dangerous Alaska really was. But he also explains why Chris did those things. Krakauer shows that Chris was following his beliefs and dealing with personal issues, not just being reckless or stupid. Krakauer sees McCandless as a brave but flawed person who wanted to live a real and meaningful life. While I do think that’s admirable, I also think he was unprepared and a little too confident, which is what got him killed. Even though he messed up a lot, his determination and how strongly he stuck to his beliefs is what makes his story stand out. Krakauer makes me feel both frustrated and inspired by him, which helps me see McCandless as a real person, not just someone to admire or judge.
17/10/2025 9:11 am
I love how in the end you talk about how he is a real person to you and not just a random story. The way that you see why he did it and that you just don't agree with how he went about it. I feel like this point of view is so nice to have in any situation, to not just look at the outcome but what brought them there. Do you think you would still feel frustrated with him if he eventually told him parents about what happened, even if he still died?
20/10/2025 1:35 pm
I agree that Krakauer is way more forgiving towards Chris that critical towards his actions. It does seem as Krakauer sees Chris as a brave invidual while on the other hand most would thing he's straight up dumb. I like that you explained how you can see Chris as a real person, although I am still struggling to see this.
