Into the Wild Character Compare/Contrast
In chapters 8 and 9 of Into the Wild, Jon Krakauer uses the stories of several other men who journeyed into the wilderness or desired experiential knowledge to shed some light on Chris McCandless?s personality and motivations. By reading these short interludes, the reader can gather insight to McCandless as well as the human desire to search for meaning. Chart the similarities and differences between McCandless and the people listed below. Gene Rosellini