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He never had a common idea of what adventure is to him and happiness

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Most people's version of true happiness differs from McCs version. When are we the happiest?

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Chris gave everything he had at the benefit of himself. Chris only looked for people when he was in need. When the people that helped him seeked his attention, he left.

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What made MC happy is very different from what makes me happy.

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Chris believes that giving up all his moeny and giving it to others it a way of achieving happiness. How does MCC's version of charity differ from the stereotypical version of making donations to local and national charity groups?

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McC not interested in traditional religion or faith

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McCandless preserved through all the struggles he had while he was on the road and continued on with his plan of exploring and reaching Alaska

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Chris was very spiritual as he wanted to stay away from society and find himself in the wild

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It is controversial whether McC. can be seen as grateful. He appreciates nature and takes oppurtunities. At the same time, he abandoned his wealth and his family. America's version of being fpgrateful varies with that if MCC.

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McC gave away all his money and possessions. He also lived off the generosity of others while living on the road

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McC didn't care about money--most people do

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McC believed he was being courages on his journey into the wild while outsiders saw him as silly and unprepared.

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McC's idea of education differs from what is learned in school. An education of the world and what it offers.

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Despite some of his bad incounters, McCandless never gave up hope on his dream of venturing to Alaska. Even though others saw his ways as foolish he didn't still had hope for better possibilities.

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MC's version of fun is very different from mine.

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McC interested in a different kind of success from most Americans

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Living through abuse as well as living on his own the wild

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McC has different idea about being prepared, doesn't believe that you need many things to survive

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McC saw his home in VA as a stifling place; my def is different

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McC had an idea of happiness that is different than what society excepted of him

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Mc Candless defines abuse as less of a physical sin and more as emotional pressure which forces him to conform to a materialistic society, causing him great discomfort. Combined with his father's strange infidelity, this emotional pressure is considerably abusive enough to drive his nomadic spirit over the edge.

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McC adventures through different parts of the United States

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McC wanted to experience life away from society and what life alone in the wilderness would be like

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McCandless story represents what he thinks it means to be free

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Chris McCandless carried as little as possible at all times. He believed that the less "weight" you carry, the happier you will be. This "weight" includes physical and emotional weight. For Chris, the physical weight was the things he left behind during the flood and the emotional weight was his family.

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McCandless didn't feel the need to be accepted by society, rather he had his own ideas and dreams.

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McCandles is never fully satisfied with his life and he struggles with finding it

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McC shows disregard to familial obligations in order  to pursue his own interests

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McC refuses to conform to society's ways. Similar to Emerson's ideas in "Self-Reliance"

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McC's is very self independent and reliant on nature. This varies from societies traditional view of independence. Our idea of Independence in America varies from McC view in a few major ways.

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McCandless is dedicated to go to Alaska and live a experience filled and fulling life. He is dedicated to live out his dream of being in the wild.

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Chris Mcandless continually left his human connections behind because he wanted to be alone

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McC's idea of A.D. is far different from the way it's usually defined