Into the Wild is a work of literature about a young man from a wealthy family, hitchhikes to Alaska, where he lives all alone, foraging by hunting and gathering in completely wild conditions. The real story of Chris McCandless, which became famous thanks to the skill of John Krakauer, was initially written in the form of an article in a magazine. Krakauer warns the reader that he cannot remain objective and tell the whole story of Chris dispassionately. In addition, there are significant parallels in their destinies that he could not ignore. Nevertheless, the author allows the reader to conclude who Alex was without imposing his opinion.
John Krakauer, in the book, describes the fate of several other people with similar dreams or shifts, but they all had one thing in common, namely the lack of common sense. The author expresses the desire of the main character to know himself, to purify himself and live in the wild, through recommendations not to sit in one place and be active nomads (Krakauer, 2009). In addition to the main character, there are also many secondary characters in work. They meet the main character when he needs them, and they do not receive extraordinary development by the end of the work. Someone was a young romantic, someone was a naive dreamer, and someone was frankly crazy.
In conclusion, the characters described by John Krakauer are real, not fictional. The characters have their thoughts, feelings, aspirations, which demonstrates their personalities and characteristics. The main character is in extreme conditions and survives as best he can. His strength of spirit undoubtedly inspires and makes you think about your life. The work is interesting, especially for those who like to travel and spend time one-on-one with wildlife.
Reference
Krakauer, J. (2009). Into the Wild. Anchor.