"...And then, once the time is right,with one abrupt, swift action I'm going to completely knock them out of my life. I'm going to divorce them as my parents once and for all and never speak to either one of those idiots again as long as I live" (Krakauer 64).
Topic: Family Dynamics
Many people have had a rough childhood. Others want to escape their rough past and live a life on his/her own. Chris McCandless and his sister, Carine, have had issues with their parents their whole lives. Chris' plan, as he grew up, was to cut all ties with his parents as soon as he was able to. In his letter to Carine, Chris says he is done dealing with his parents and wants them out of his life forever. Young Chris wanted to be independent, but his stubborn father always wanted to control him and tell him what he could and could not do in life. Chris, now finished with school, realizes he is mature enough, and able to live his own life; his first step was to shut out his parents. By cutting these ties, Chris feels a sense of freedom and happiness. This happiness fills his spirit and everyone he meets on his long journey across the nation. Chris even changes his name to Alex to show that he does not want any reminder of his parents. Chris is on his own, one with nature, and he lives with the mindset; to live a happy, independent life.
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