Characters
The man that demonstrated Chris’ ability to enchant those around him whom he met in Salton Springs
Who is Ronald Franz?
The land that is often described as “The Last Frontier“ and shows the strength that man has over that land.
What is Alaska?
One could characterize the theme of Into The Wild as this. Which solidifies the fact that Chris could have survived longer if he had been prepared.
What is one must always be prepared?
The ability of the Author to relate with Chris’ past and actions.
What is their shared personalities?
From a timeline perspective Chris’ life growing up is told through the author. Insight is given as to why Chris wanted to leave.
What is Exposition?
The man that had the fortune to give McCandless to the Stampede trail and showed unselfishness through giving him a shotgun.
Who is Jim Gallien? It was some kind of gun :)
Despite repeated failures that led him through canals and fields in Mexico, Chris managed to get this place.
--This is a testament to Chris’ ambitious and strong willpower to keep moving forward.
What is the Pacific coast?
A newfound love for Chris that came about in college and no doubt was produced by his want to disconnect.
What is running?
The name of the book that explains the childhood of the McCandless children and proves that many factors influenced the young children.
What is The Wild Truth?
The part of the story when Chris enters the Alaskan Bush and the reader is finally assured that Chris had begun his ill-prepared adventure.
What is Climax?
Portrayed a kindness out of the good of his heart which shows the true extent of charity
Who is Chris McCandless?
The place where Chris grew up and provided the perfect setting for his adventures.
What is Annandale Virginia?
A spike in inflation caused this to be more prevalent and led Chris to feed others.
What is Homelessness?
The name of the mountain the author climbed that showed his ambitions to impress his father.
What is The Devil’s Thumb?
The description of the months Chris spent in the bush and his unfortunate demise following the many failed escapes.
What is Falling Action?
The person that Chris had the closest relationship with throughout his childhood and life.
Who is Carine McCandless? (sister)
The place where Chris was born, but didn’t grow up in because of his parents’ adventurous personalities.
What is El segundo California?
Chris wrote many of these to those he had met and showed that he had cared for them all even though he was there for short periods.
What is letters?
The dedication shown by the author for Chris‘ story reveals that he empathized with Chris.
What is the many years and research trips he spent/made?
The investigation period of the novel which includes many pages of analysis and holds the reader in suspense. The answer as to how he died is answered and the reader is given a conclusion.
What is Resolution?
The man who always pushed Chris to strive for greatness, but ended up having an adverse effect on him.
Who is Walt McCandless? (Dad)
The land that showed Chris’ love for the frontier and called it Home.
What is South Dakota?
The item that Chris lacked and proved he could have escaped if he had prepared.
What is a topographical map?
Despite the many challenges in this case and the dedication of the author, Jon Krauker, the novel was finally finished and gave a fitting end to Chris’ story
-One word
What is determination?
What is rising Action?