Obligation to Family The book ?Into the Wild? by Jon Krakauer is a story about a man by the name of Chris McCandless. He is a man who grew up in a DC suburb, graduated college and decides to change the ways of his life. He journeys across the country, and finds his way to Alaska. His means are to leave the material lifestyle and become at one with nature. During Chris?s adventure he seems to neglect all communication with his family and over look the fact that they care about his health and future.
After Chris graduated high school he traveled the country and seldom kept in touch with his family. After being on the road for weeks Chris finally returned home, but within the next couple of days he would be embarking on his adventure to college in Atlanta, GA. Chris had eight step brothers and sisters and one whole sister by the name of Carine.
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Christopher McCandlessCarnie and Chris had a close relationship. No matter were Chris went he always found a way to let his sister know that he was OK.
Chris graduated college in May and set out on his adventure to Alaska about a month later. Chris told the post office to hold his mail until August first so his family wouldn?t get worried. By the time they received the returned mail Chris was already half way to his destination. The last thing Chris?s parents received from him were his final grades and a letter thanking them for all that they have done. This is when Chris decided to change his name to Alexander Supertramp, by him doing so it would be extremely difficult for his family to get in touch with him.
While Chris traveled the country he stopped in different towns and...