There had never been and would never be someone exactly like Chris McCandless. Chris comes from the middle class and stands out from his peers because he believes society limits his independence. He leaves his past life and wanders across America heading into the lonely wilds of Alaska to discover who he really is. He discovers a way to move to Alaska despite leaving all his possessions and social status behind. Chris' sincerity and integrity earn the respect of the people he meets. He inspires people to leave their old lives behind and explore the country by documenting his experiences. Chris loves to challenge himself and after succeeding academically he finds purpose through self-deprivation. Chris chooses Alaska because its remote location makes it a challenging trip and destination. By surviving with as little equipment as possible, he proves that happiness doesn't depend on comfort. His books give him the strength to continue traveling and are what inspire him to live in isolation. Before his life ends, Chris shows his happiness and satisfaction with his decisions by leaving a message and a quote from Robinson Jeffers' poem. Chris McCandless is a role model for a young generation. Chris McCandless's sincerity and fiery beliefs captivate the souls of the people he meets. When Chris meets Mary Westerberg "she [is] not thrilled to meet him" because he works in her corn mill. However, after talking to Chris for a few minutes, he "couldn't get it out of [his] mind." Chris offers an honest conversation and that's enough to change his disparaging opinion of his nomadic lifestyle. Mary realizes that "Chris [is] the kind person who [insists] on living by his beliefs" (Krakauer 67) and that thus... half of the paper ......survives and now credits his family and to his friends that he dies happy. Chris has a vision of the world that gives him strength and serenity when he needs it. Chris lives a life that is to be imitated. When he is destitute, his character earns him loyal friends who help him achieve his goals and challenges himself in a way that feels meaningful. He lives a pious life studying his books while living his ideal life and dies content knowing he has achieved his goal of discovering who he is in the Alaskan wilderness, but with anyone's different goals they can learn to live a meaningful life from the experience by Chris. Works Cited Krakauer, Jon. In the wild nature. New York: Anchor, 1997. Print."Robinson Jeffers - Poems, Biography, Quotes." Robinson Jeffers - Poems, biography, quotes. Np, nd Web. November 20. 201