Characterization

What I like in this novel is the way the characters are presented and how they have different functions. Jon gives each one a different role in which they serve the story 'till it finishes.

I want to prove that each character has a different role regardless of their importance. Here, I chose two different characters: Chris who is the most important character in the story, and Gallien who is less important and appear for a short period of time, whom I will try and give a compact analysis of:

The Maniac:

Sorry, but I could not find more suitable character than the JOKER to compare Chris's Character with!

Firstly, Chris is the subject of this book, John presents him as a normal person. A person who is not that much different than any of us, he just has different motives, based on his specific needs, and goes to the wild to give satisfaction to these motivations and needs. In my perspective, I think that was a bit abnormal, those kinds of desires should be hidden and suppressed as they are capable of dragging you to death!

The Saviour:

Is not Gallien a real hero?!

Secondly, Gallien who delivers the hitchhiking McCandless to his final destination. Gallien tries to make McCandless change his mind about his plans. Gallien is certain that Alex, as McCandless calls himself, is not prepared for life in the Alaskan outdoors. Nevertheless, John gives Gallien what I think an important role: Gallien's roles functions as the potential saviour for Chris.

Really, If Chris had listened to him, he would not have died!

Who do you think now is the most important character? think realistically!