Friday, February 26, 2010
Group E
I believe McCandless and Ruess fatal journey's were put into action because of their desire for the wild in their heart and soul and not to escape from their families. If deep down they were really looking for a way to escape from their families I don't believe they would put themselves in dangerous situation. Logicallly, they would most likely just pick up their lives and move somewhere else, cut off all contact of their family, and start a new life. They could have easily accomplished escaping their family problems in so many different ways that would have resulted in living a normal life. The love they had for the wild was calling to them, and their was no way for them escpaing it. I don't think McCandless exaggerated his family issues. We don't know really how Chris felt without actuallly talking to him directly about it, we are getting a view of the situation from family members and Krakuer.
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I agree, while family probably helped their decision to venture into the wild, I think the most influential reason was their infatuation with nature. We don't know a lot about his family issues because McCandless always avoids that conversation.
ReplyDeleteIm not entirely sure if you are saying that Chris ventured out into the wild because of his parents or not. I feel as if you are saying that, in which case i would be slightly disinclined to agree. As no matter how big your problems are, you typicaly wouldn't chase something you love as a result of it.
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