... wordy and easy to swallow story. Throughout the book Krakauer regularly refers to different mediums of his investigation, predominantly McCandless's journal entries and interviews with people McCandless encountered on his journeys, in order to give shape to the tramp's long trek. Not only does Krakauer use these different accounts to strictly tell the events that occurred in McCandless's life, but he ... ...

• Word Count: 800
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Graduate

... 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 ... ...

• Word Count: 662
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School