Characters
Who is the main protagonist of the story?
Who is Christopher McCandless?
What event sparks Chris's journey into the wild?
What is graduating from college?
What theme is illustrated by Chris’s rejection of materialism?
What is the critique of consumerism?
"The very basic core of a man's living spirit is his..."
What is "passion"?
In which state does Chris begin his journey?
What is California?
What alias does Christopher McCandless use during his journey?
What is Alexander Supertramp?
Where does Chris first abandon his car?
What is near Lake Mead?
Which theme relates to Chris’s quest for self-discovery?
What is individualism?
Who said, "Happiness is only real when shared"?
Who is Christopher McCandless?
What is the significance of the Stampede Trail?
What is the location where Chris plans to spend time in the wild?
Who is the author of "Into the Wild"?
Who is Jon Krakauer?
In Chapter 3, what significant item does Chris give away?
What is his savings (money)?
What theme is prevalent in Chris's relationship with nature?
What is the connection between humans and nature?
"I now walk into the wild." What does this quote signify?
What is Chris's commitment to his journey?
Where does Chris work during his travels in Chapter 2?
What is at a grain elevator in South Dakota?
Which character is a former teacher of Chris that he meets in Chapter 2?
Who is Jim Gallien?
What does Chris do with his identification documents?
What is he burns them?
Which theme explores the impact of isolation?
What is loneliness or solitude?
What does Chris mean when he says, "I want to be in the wild"?
What is his desire for adventure and escape?
What natural feature does Chris encounter early in his travels?
What is the desert?
What is the relationship between Chris and his family?
What is strained/complex?
What does Chris do before heading to Alaska?
What is travels through various states, including the West?
What broader theme does Chris’s journey symbolize regarding freedom?
What is the search for true freedom or authenticity?
"The adventure is the journey, not the destination." What does this illustrate?
What is the importance of experiences over outcomes?
Describe the significance of the Alaskan wilderness in Chris's journey.
What is the ultimate goal of his quest for freedom and adventure?