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may 12, 1990
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On May 12, 1990, Chris McCandless graduated, with honors, from Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia, and he said that he will spend his summer traveling solo with his own car. After, that he gave flowers, candy, and a card to his mother for mother's day
july 1990
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On July 1990 Chris McCandless met a middle-aged tramp who travels around the West selling knick-knacks at flea markets "And he was big-time hungry. Hungry, hungry, hungry." -Jan Burres
This quote means that Chris McCandless was looking for more adventure in his life.
July 6 1990
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On July 6, 1990, After his abandon his car, Chris McCandless continued his journey alone. "No longer would he answer to Chris McCandless; he was now Alexander Supertramp, master of his own destiny." Jon Krakauer, Chapter 3. Chris McCandless changed his name to Alexander Supertramp. I think he changed his name to Alexander because he wants to forget his past and have a new life with this name.
August 1990
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On August 1990 he met a man and he gave him a ride. “He was hungry to learn about things. Unlike most of us, he was the sort of person who insisted on living out his beliefs.”
― Wayne Westerberg
This quote means is that Chris McCandless set this journey to find an answer to his questions. He wants to know every answer to his question
December 2 1990
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On December 2, 1990, Chris McCandless reaches the Mexican border. "My days were more exciting when I was penniless and had to forage around for my next meal. "- Chris McCandless
what this quote mean is that McCandless wrote a letter to Westerberg, explaining that although he appreciated the money he earned working for him, and that he did need it, his travels were much more exhilarating when he didn't know where, when, or how he would get his next meal because it challenged his capacity for self-reliance.
January 18 1991
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On January 18, 1991, Chris McCandless tries to get back in Mexico, however, he got caught by the US immigration and spent one night in jail because he tried to get out of the country without an ID
April 15 1991
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On April 15, 1991, Chris McCandless meets Gail Borah age 35 is Wayne Westerberg's longtime on-again, off-again girlfriend, a divorced, petite, and sad-eyed mother of two who becomes close to McCandless while he is in Carthage. " He acted like it was hard for him to be around people. "- Gail Borah
This quote mean McCandless's initial reserve as a result of his living a solitary life. She didn't see him as a person who built walls to separate himself from others, although this is sometimes also the case. Chris McCandless's solitude was motivated by several different factors, including his angry reaction to discovering his family's true past and his quest to live with as much freedom and as little interference as possible.
april 18 1992
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On this day Jim Gallien was about to drop Chris McCandless on Stampede trail. ".I just couldn't bear the idea of throwing away food since Chris had starved to death." - Carine McCandless
this quote mean that his sister, Carine flies back to Maryland from Alaska with her brother's belongings and his ashes. She isn't the least bit hungry but eats every bite of the airplane food because Chris likely starved to death.
June 9 1992
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On June 9, 1992, Chris McCandless killed a moose. " I couldn't resist stealing up to the edge of doom and peering over the brink. " - Jon Krakauer
This quotes means that the author why he attempted harrowing climbs. He believes many people challenge themselves with life-threatening endeavors because they want to see if they can face death and beat it. In a sense, this is an ultimate test of self-determination and self-reliance. Krakauer also notes that this is not the same as having a death wish.
August 1992
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On this day Chris McCandless was found dead on an old bus. "You can't fix it. Most things you can fix, but not that. "- Billie McCandless this quote means Billie expresses her grief at her son's death. Also, that she can't fixed the most thing she think can. She notes most situations and challenges in life can be remedied, but death is forever.