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Plot Summary
Into the Wild tells the story of a young man who disconnects himself from society and journeys into the wild.The story of his life starts simple. A man named Christopher McCandless who in the process of leaving home changes his name to Alex McCandless stands on the side of a road, trying to hitch a ride to a place called Stampede Trail. A man in a Ford named Gallien picked him up and dropped him off, all the time wondering who Alex McCandless was and what he was going to do. Gallien thought that Alex carried the simplest gear possible, much too light for an extended Alaskan trip like the one he stated that he would be doing. Gallien thought that “Alex” would give up after a while so Gallien left him where he wanted. Months later, hunters go to a popular hunting location (an abandoned bus) with the intention of bagging moose but instead find the body of Chris “Alex” McCandless. They call for help to remove the body which soon arrives. Chris McCandless a hard-working college student who came from an above average suburban household in West Virginia. After his college term finished,He donated most of his money and possessions to charity. He then cut all ties with his past social life and headed west to seek some sort of enlightenment. He. One of his first stops and most frequently visited is Carthage, South Dakota. There he earns enough money to continue on his trip.

Characters
Chris McCandless/ “Alex Supertramp” A small yet strong young man with deep eyes and is likeable despite his stubborn disposition. Ron Franz is a strong 80 year old marine with a barrel chest, strong arms, and a kind heart. He is also a devout Christian and serves as a father figure for “Alex Supertramp” offering to adopt him. Wayne Westerburg A man with thick shoulders and a black goatee who is successful at whatever he does, good and bad.

Major Themes
Into the Wild addresses the issues of how to be accepted into society, and how finding yourself sometimes conflicts with being an active member in society Most critics agree that Chris McCandless left to find some sort of enlightenment . He also tries to find his way in the wild with as little material possessions because “it made the journey more enjoyable” . His taking risks to extremes was eventually his hubris which lead to his downfall .