Chris Mccandless Rebellion In Into The Wild

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Christopher Johnson McCandless, the main character and focus of the book Into the Wild, by Jon Krakauer, can be summed up as rebellious. His way of acting, though many people interpreted as cruel, selfish and self-centered, was not intended in this manner. This rebellion was a way of achieving personal happiness while being in complete control of his life. A change he felt was necessary. Chris, inspired by his favorite author, abandoned all that he had, headed toward the Alaskan wilderness, and began a search for answers to life and find his true self.
In his school years, he pushed himself athletically and academically, but later pushed himself to be self-reliant. Chris felt that “…it was important for him to see how independent he could be” (Krakauer 125). This shows that Chris was struggling with his inner need to be on his own and see what he could accomplish without the help of others. His dad’s desire was for him to go on to school, [become a lawyer] and live an upper-class lifestyle. Chris wanted no part of …show more content…
In doing this, he alienated his family, gave up money and gifts that were given to him, and started a new life as Alexander Supertramp. Chris came from a well-to-do family that offered to help him, but he chose not to take advantage of their help. He believed that a person should live a simple lifestyle with only the basic necessities needed to survive. This concept is opposite of the belief of our society. Before leaving for Alaska, Chris wrote to his sister complaining about his parents and their gift. “I can’t believe they’d try and buy me a car” (Krakauer 21). He did not find it necessary for them to buy him a new car when he had one that was still working. He was opposed to excessive physical belongings. He later ceased all communication with his family, including his sister, and made it clear that he did not want to be
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