Characters
Who does he meet in North Dakota?
Wayne Westerberger
What state does Chris begin his journey from?
Virgina
What type of shelter does he live in?
A bus
What word does Chris write in his journal meaning “ultimate freedom”?
Supertramp
What type of shots are often used to show Chris alone in nature?
Wide/ long shots
Who is the elderly man Chris forms a close bond with?
Ron Franz
What happens to Chris’s car early in the trip?
He abandons it
What major natural obstacle traps Chris in the wild?
The Teklanika River
What famous writer inspires Chris deeply?
Walt Whitman
What is used to show Chris’s thoughts and memories throughout the film?
Narration
Name of the couple who first pick him up?
Rain and Jan
What transportation method does Chris rely on most?
Hitchhiking
What does Chris rely on for most of his food in Alaska?
Hunting and foraging
What book does Chris often read in the wild?
Leaves of Grass
What visual technique is used when showing Chris’s past and family life?
Flashbacks
What is the name of Chris' mum?
Billie
What state is Chris trying to reach at the end of his journey?
Alaska
What mistake contributes to Chris’s decline in health?
Eating poisonous wild plants (wild potato seeds)
What does the abandoned bus symbolise?
Freedom
What effect do wide landscape shots create for the viewer?
Emphasise isolation and the significance of nature
What country are the couple that Chris runs into when he is kayaking?
The Netherlands
Which character(s) does Chris return to see?
Rain and Jan
What does Chris get given just before he walks off into the nature in Alaska?
Boots
What does Chris write before his death that shows his realisation?
That happiness is only real when shared
What storytelling method is used instead of strict chronological order?
Non linear