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Due to heavy snow, how did Krakauer pass the time?
Due to heavy snow, how did Krakauer pass the time?
He smoked cigarettes and read books
What spurs Krakauer on after his failed attempt to climb Devil's Thumb?
What spurs Krakauer on after his failed attempt to climb Devil's Thumb?
The North face of the mountain
How did the marijuana work against Krakauer's desired comforts?
How did the marijuana work against Krakauer's desired comforts?
It made the tent cramped/suffocating, and made him hungry
What caused the partial destruction of the tent?
What caused the partial destruction of the tent?
What characteristics of his father's does Krakauer mention as a flaw?
What characteristics of his father's does Krakauer mention as a flaw?
What is Lewis Krakauer's (Jon's dad) view on life?
What is Lewis Krakauer's (Jon's dad) view on life?
What ambitions did Jon Krakauer's father have for all of his children?
What ambitions did Jon Krakauer's father have for all of his children?
What similarity is there between Jon's relationship with his father and Chris' relationship with Walt?
What similarity is there between Jon's relationship with his father and Chris' relationship with Walt?
Two decades later, what has Krakauer learned about his relationship with his father?
Two decades later, what has Krakauer learned about his relationship with his father?
Discuss Lewis Krakauer's illness and ailments.
Discuss Lewis Krakauer's illness and ailments.
What happens to Lewis Krakauer after the suicide attempt?
What happens to Lewis Krakauer after the suicide attempt?
Explain the two ironies that are related to the hospitalization of Lewis Krakauer.
Explain the two ironies that are related to the hospitalization of Lewis Krakauer.
What proved to become a major mistake for Jon Krakauer?
What proved to become a major mistake for Jon Krakauer?
What does Krakauer realize while acting like an idiot?
What does Krakauer realize while acting like an idiot?
How does Krakauer see death at his age?
How does Krakauer see death at his age?
What happens on the afternoon of May 15?
What happens on the afternoon of May 15?
How did the lights of Petersburg cause emotion in Krakauer?
How did the lights of Petersburg cause emotion in Krakauer?
What was Krakauer's plan?
What was Krakauer's plan?
While clinging to the summit wall, what racked Krakauer?
While clinging to the summit wall, what racked Krakauer?
Racing against a storm, Krakauer reaches the summit of the Thumb. How does he describe it?
Racing against a storm, Krakauer reaches the summit of the Thumb. How does he describe it?
Who does Krakauer meet while camped by the sea?
Who does Krakauer meet while camped by the sea?
What did the man not believe about Krakauer?
What did the man not believe about Krakauer?
How and why does Krakauer's mood change when he enters Kito's Kave?
How and why does Krakauer's mood change when he enters Kito's Kave?
What does Krakauer say about being young?
What does Krakauer say about being young?
How is Krakauer different from McCandless?
How is Krakauer different from McCandless?
How is Krakauer similar to McCandless?
How is Krakauer similar to McCandless?
What was the 'hint' that terrified Krakauer?
What was the 'hint' that terrified Krakauer?
Study Notes
Krakauer's Experiences and Reflections
- Krakauer passed time in heavy snow by smoking cigarettes and reading books.
- After failing to climb Devil's Thumb, he was motivated by the North face of the mountain.
- Marijuana, intended for comfort, made his tent feel cramped and heightened his hunger.
Tent Incident
- A bag of garbage ignited, causing partial destruction to the tent.
Family Dynamics
- Krakauer viewed his father, Lewis, as a complex individual with flaws.
- Lewis Krakauer perceived life as a competition, pressuring his children to excel academically and socially.
- Jon's relationship with his father was marked by disappointment, similar to Chris's feelings toward Walt.
Insights and Realizations
- Years later, Krakauer recognized he had baffled and frustrated his father.
- Lewis experienced significant health issues, including crippling muscle pain, leading to a psychiatric hospitalization post-suicide attempt.
- Ironically, Lewis's ambition to mold Jon into a successor contributed to his own struggles.
Climatic Missteps
- Spending a night on the mountainside below the high point proved to be a critical mistake for Jon.
- Krakauer came to the realization that he should have waited out the storm instead of taking foolish risks.
- At a young age, he perceived death as a concept outside his understanding.
Mountaineering Achievements
- On May 15, Krakauer ascended to the Southeast face of the mountain.
- The lights of Petersburg struck an emotional chord, representing a connection to humanity since his airdrop.
- His plan was to reach the summit and descend before changing weather conditions.
Emotional State During Ascent
- While clinging to the summit wall, Krakauer experienced intense fear and uncertainty.
- Upon reaching the summit of the Thumb, he described the environment as surreal and malevolent.
Encounters and Perceptions
- While camped by the sea, Krakauer met Jim Freeman, who doubted his climbing achievements.
- Entering Kito's Kave shifted Krakauer's mood to one of relief.
- Reflecting on youth, he stated that one's desires align with their deservingness.
Comparisons with McCandless
- Unlike McCandless, Krakauer lacked elevated intellect and grand ideals.
- Both men shared a troubled relationship with their fathers.
- A lingering fear for Krakauer stemmed from the unknown hidden within the shadows.
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