Question

Krakauer clearly feels a strong connection to McCandless. Do you think they were very similar? Why or why not? In what ways is this book as much about Krakauer as it is about McCandless?

Answer 1

Similarity between Krakauer and McCandless:

The own story of Krakauer has some connections and somewhat similar to the life experiences of McCandless. They both have spent a few moments of complete loneliness in their lives. Both have some life experiences with wildlife. Both are very determined to do any type of work.

Both of them are the youngsters who have decided and firmed to go into the wilds of Alaska. They both have some issues with their father which we can clearly see in the whole story. They both are very realistic and like adventures in their life.