Into the Wild Chris McCandless- Couragous and Noble Idealist

â€Å"One who formulates, strives after, or attempts to live in accordance with, ideals† is what Funk and Wagnalls Standard College Dictionary describes an idealist as. It is evident that Christopher John McCandless fits this definition in every way: he constructed his own ideals and principles, dreamt up what his consummate existence would pertain, and went for it...head first. This on its own is exceptionally noble, because in order to live out this utopia he envisioned he willingly cut off all of the stability and security that his life at home provided. Contrary to popular belief McCandless was not insane, was not arrogant and seeking praise for his actions, nor did he have a death wish; in actuality he was a noble idealist that acted†¦show more content†¦So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which m ay appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a mans living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun. (56-57)† This is what was at the core of McCandless initiative to seek out a simpler life, one free of all of the burdening problems of society. Another key factor was certainly escaping his family, namely his parents, and their ways. Their materialistic ways—which strongly opposed his beliefs—and inability to see eye-to-eye with McCandless had always irked him (108-110). He was surely angry at his parents for being so attached to materialism and their stiff ways; it was no surprise that they had never understood their son. Evidence of his despise for society and cause of yearning to leave it shows when he told Ron: â€Å"Mr. Franz, I think careers are a 20th Century invention and I dont want one. You don’t need to worry about me; I have a college education. I’m not destitute. Im living like this by choice (103).† With this statement one comes to understand