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Duality Of Mccandless Behavior

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This quote states that McCandless’s behavior is not completely unique or unusual. Though he obviously lives in a way that very few do, and particularly very few who grow up with the opportunities he has, the motive behind his behavior is not uncommon. This also reflects the idea that he would have been looked upon with appreciation and would have been considered a person who had accomplished something impressive. Because he died, however, many have criticized him, and have seen in his daring only arrogance and stupidity, when in reality it was probably mostly influenced by his crave for adventure.

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