Into The Wild Chapter 15 Flashcards

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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?

The North face of the mountain

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?

A bag of garbage/fire Signup and view all the answers

What characteristics of his father's does Krakauer mention as a flaw?

A complicated person Signup and view all the answers

What is Lewis Krakauer's (Jon's dad) view on life?

It was a contest Signup and view all the answers

What ambitions did Jon Krakauer's father have for all of his children?

To excel in every class, win medals at the science fair, become the princess for prom, and to win elections for student government Signup and view all the answers

What similarity is there between Jon's relationship with his father and Chris' relationship with Walt?

He let his father down Signup and view all the answers

Two decades later, what has Krakauer learned about his relationship with his father?

He baffled and infuriated his father Signup and view all the answers

Discuss Lewis Krakauer's illness and ailments.

Symptoms flared, crippled muscles, legs refused to ambulate Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Lewis Krakauer after the suicide attempt?

He was placed into a psychiatric hospital near Portland, Oregon Signup and view all the answers

Explain the two ironies that are related to the hospitalization of Lewis Krakauer.

His struggle to mold Jon into a successor and burning with ambition Signup and view all the answers

What proved to become a major mistake for Jon Krakauer?

To spend the night on the sleep flank of the mountain below the high point Signup and view all the answers

What does Krakauer realize while acting like an idiot?

He should've stayed where he was to wait out the storm Signup and view all the answers

How does Krakauer see death at his age?

It was outside his conceptual grasp Signup and view all the answers

What happens on the afternoon of May 15?

Jon climbed to the Southeast face Signup and view all the answers

How did the lights of Petersburg cause emotion in Krakauer?

It was a symbol of human contact since the airdrop Signup and view all the answers

What was Krakauer's plan?

To reach the summit and make it down before the weather turned Signup and view all the answers

While clinging to the summit wall, what racked Krakauer?

Terror and indecision Signup and view all the answers

Racing against a storm, Krakauer reaches the summit of the Thumb. How does he describe it?

It was a surreal, malevolent place Signup and view all the answers

Who does Krakauer meet while camped by the sea?

Jim Freeman Signup and view all the answers

What did the man not believe about Krakauer?

That he climbed Devil's Thumb Signup and view all the answers

How and why does Krakauer's mood change when he enters Kito's Kave?

It was a sense of relief Signup and view all the answers

What does Krakauer say about being young?

What you desire is no less than what you deserve Signup and view all the answers

How is Krakauer different from McCandless?

He didn't possess intellect or lofty ideals Signup and view all the answers

How is Krakauer similar to McCandless?

The skewed relationship they had with their fathers Signup and view all the answers

What was the 'hint' that terrified Krakauer?

What was concealed in the shadows Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge of Chapter 15 from 'Into The Wild' with these flashcards. This quiz focuses on key events and themes as experienced by Krakauer during his journey. Perfect for students or fans of the book!