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Into the Wild by: Jon Krakauer

Chris McCandless “Alexander Supertramp” Decomposed body found in bus (Alaska) in September 1992 From affluent East Coast family Emory University alumni (1990) Two-year “odyssey” from 1990-1992

He grew up in an upper-class family and graduated from the renowned Emory University (Atlanta, Georgia) in 1990. He was influenced by authors and philosophers who viewed materialism as empty and unfulfilling

McCandless began embarking on solitary trips with no money, hitchhiking and depending on gifts and odd jobs to survive.

In 1992, he decided to travel alone to Alaska, where he hoped to live off of the land and find meaning in his life. He never returned.

The story of his life and death was made into a major motion picture, Into the Wild, in 2007.

The Media

The Media “Death of an Innocent” 9,000-word article by Jon Krakauer appeared in Outside, Jan. 1993 Into the Wild novel by Jon Krakauer published 1996 “The Cult of Chris McCandless” article by Matthew Power appeared in Men’s Journal, Sept. 2007 Into the Wild film produced 2007 Note: various other articles have been written in addition to television interviews and coverage.

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Author’s Note How long did Chris McCandless’ journey in the Alaskan wilderness last? Immediately after graduating from Emory University in 1990, Chris McCandless dropped out of sight. List 5 things that he did to support his “plan”. What are some themes Krakauer mentions are the result of his “meandering inquiry”? What do you think Krakauer means when he states “I won’t claim to be an impartial biographer”? What reason does Krakauer offer for writing this book?