Into the Wild
...re to live off the land, far from civilization. He left all of his possessions behind and took only what he considered necessary. Of the possessions he brought along, snowshoes, a compass, and a map were not included. He did not want to know where he was, or even the time or day. Chris chose this solitary lifestyle because he found the beauty and freedom of nature too good to pass up. He yearned to wander uncharted territory, live off his wilderness skills, and prove he could survive without the help of anybody else. Although Chris was rebellious and often ignored the rules, he was actually preparing himself for his adventure to Alaska. He resisted instruction because he wanted to be independent and live life the way he wanted to. His sister Carine stated that he never argued with people; “He’d just nod politely and then do exactly what he wanted.” Living...