Question

What do we learn about Chris McCandless' family and upbringing in the book "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer?

A) His family was supportive of his adventurous spirit and encouraged his journey.
B) He grew up in a dysfunctional family with a troubled upbringing.
C) He came from a wealthy and privileged background.
D) He had no family or upbringing, as he was an orphan.

Answer 1

Chris McCandless from 'Into the Wild' had a dysfunctional family and a privileged background, which influenced his decision to seek adventure and solitude.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the book Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer, we learn that Chris McCandless grew up in a dysfunctional family with a troubled upbringing (option B), and he also came from a wealthy and privileged background (option C). Contrary to being supportive, McCandless's family dynamics were quite complex, and there were tensions that partly motivated his desire to seek a life of adventure and solitude. Despite his potentially comfortable life due to his family's wealth, McCandless was driven by a sense of disillusionment and a thirst for authentic experiences, leading him to donate his college fund to charity and set out on a journey that ultimately took him to Alaska.