He found that the real challenge is stopping and using all the senses you have along with intuition to find out what is right for you— he found his path. McCandless gave to those who are struggling to find themselves, and proved that there is a chance for people to do what is right for them. These ideologies tell us about his societal views. He goes on to say that careers are “twentieth-century inventions,” and that he does not need one. During this century young people began to live different lifestyles and change their expectations of society. Overall, Into the Wild is a highly polarizing book. The love/hate relationship will all depend on your view of Chris McCandless. You will either admire his transcendentalist philosophies, or be infuriated by his pure selfishness. Into the Wild is a striking read that will leave you with something