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Was Chris Mccandless Selfish

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Chris McCandless was selfish. He threw away his support system, undervaluing the importance of family, friends, community and the sacrifice they all put forth to make sure he was wanting for nothing. McCandless was uncompromising and inconsiderate of how difficult it was for his parents to provide him the best lift they know how to give. They were not perfect but made mistake and like a spoiled child he was unforgiving to their feelings along with many others along his journey of self discovery. Chris was incredibly selfish and immature by using every person along his way for his own personal goals to gain fulfill motives and to prove he was above the ideals of all of us ordinarily that work hard, follow rules, educate ourselves, live with

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