I beleive that Chris Mcandless made a mistake when he decided to go out into the Alaskan wilderness. He was not prepared for what he was getting himself into. He was a smart and brave kid but he was also selfish for leaving his family. He seemed like he took thing too seriously and thats why he ran away. HIs situation at home with his parents wasnt that bad and he over reacted. He was nice to the people he met on the road but I think they embelished him a little because he had died. I understand he was trying to figure himself out but he didnt have to cut all ties with his family. He didnt have to tell them where he was going, but he should've told them that he was leaving.