... the paper drawing back to how all of mankind goes through this questioning of their own life. Krakauer also does this in the book by using examples of other people's journeys and those of his own. My question was why did Krakauer become so concerned and intrigued by the life of Chris McCandless. My thesis statement was how Krakauer examines his ... ...

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... only drives Chris to create a new life but eventually drives him to his death. 2 Chris exemplifies true courage when he sets out from his comfortable life to take on dangerous journeys in search of his dreams. Traveling into the back woods of Alaska, a place where one is alone for miles around and survival is an hourly task, a place where his only ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School