Question #1:
Chris's mistakes before he went into Alaska were many. First of all, he did not know anything of Alaska in order to survive in those circumstances. Also he did not have any supplies with him to travel. He should have had an accurate map, tools, and common sense before going. He relied on his "dumb luck" throughout his journey. Also considering the facts that he would go back to the city he did have ways to survive surrounded by people. It might have not been people that would be seen working but they did help him out. Whenever he needed the help or money somehow a job would appear for him. Chris might have been book smart but definitely not street smart. Maybe if he would have used his books to learn about Alaska he might have gotten help again.
Question #3
In my opinion Chris's decision to leave his family was justified. He had lived his whole life pleasing his family with the average Joe type of life which he attended college and was extremely smart on his studies. Soon he found out the lies which he did not like and wanted to get away from civilization not just his family. McCandless did not exactly direct his pain toward them particularly towards them but everyone. After all he was going to achieve his dream of going to Alaska and he did make it. Chris might have not survived but he past away at his finish line. The only person whom I did not understand why he left contact with was his sister because he had said that she was really important to him. It might have been for the better but I felt her pain in not having him even speak a word to her while he was on his journey.
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