Question

Based on the author’s description of the subject in paragraph 6, what is McCandless’s attitude toward society? How does this attitude reflect the ideals and values of Transcendentalism?

Answer 1

McCadless believed that the society and its institutions have corrupted the purity of the individual.

Explanation:

A core belief of transcendentalism is in the inherent goodness of people and nature. Adherents believe that society and its institutions have corrupted the purity of the individual, and they have faith that people are at their best when truly "self-reliant" and independent.

Chris McCandless is a transcendentalist, from the modern age, which means he enjoys the simplicity of life and deliberate living or living life with intentions. McCandless goes into the wild with the aspiration of finding himself through nature and does not want to indulge more into people and in their lives.