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Who requested the January 1993 issue of Outside?
Who requested the January 1993 issue of Outside?
Ronald A. Franz
How old is Ronald Franz and when did he meet Chris?
How old is Ronald Franz and when did he meet Chris?
Eighty years old; January 1992
Where does Alex tell Franz his camp is?
Where does Alex tell Franz his camp is?
Out past Oh-My-God Hot Springs
How does Krakauer describe Alex's camp and how many people lived there?
How does Krakauer describe Alex's camp and how many people lived there?
Where was Alex really camping?
Where was Alex really camping?
What happened to Franz's family?
What happened to Franz's family?
What does Franz start doing?
What does Franz start doing?
What did Franz think Alex did not have?
What did Franz think Alex did not have?
What did McCandless urge Franz to do?
What did McCandless urge Franz to do?
What was Alex's first leather project?
What was Alex's first leather project?
Where did Alex ask Franz to take him?
Where did Alex ask Franz to take him?
Who else does Alex send postcards to besides Franz?
Who else does Alex send postcards to besides Franz?
What happened to Alex in Colton, California?
What happened to Alex in Colton, California?
What request of Franz's was Alex uncomfortable with?
What request of Franz's was Alex uncomfortable with?
What advice of Alex's did Franz follow?
What advice of Alex's did Franz follow?
How did Franz learn about Alex's death?
How did Franz learn about Alex's death?
What beliefs did Franz change?
What beliefs did Franz change?
What did Alex send to Westerberg, Jan Burres, and Bob?
What did Alex send to Westerberg, Jan Burres, and Bob?
Study Notes
Ronald Franz
- Requested the January 1993 issue of Outside magazine.
- Was eighty years old when he met Chris McCandless in January 1992.
Alex's Camp
- Alex claimed his camp was "out past Oh-My-God Hot Springs."
- Described as a bizarre encampment with around two hundred people living out of vehicles, resembling a post-apocalyptic community.
- Included families in tent trailers, aging hippies in colorful vans, and people resembling Charles Manson.
Personal Tragedy
- Franz lost his wife and only child in an automobile accident caused by a drunk driver on New Year's Eve 1957 while serving overseas.
- In response to this tragedy, Franz began drinking heavily.
Perceptions of Alex
- Franz doubted Alex's education and capabilities.
- McCandless reassured him that he was well-educated and living a chosen lifestyle.
Projects and Travels
- Alex's first leather project was a tooled belt depicting his adventures.
- He asked Franz for a ride to San Diego.
- Alex also sent postcards to Jan Burres alongside Franz.
Legal Troubles and Relationships
- Alex faced legal issues in Colton, California, where he was jailed after being discovered.
- Franz expressed a desire to adopt Alex, which made Alex uncomfortable.
Changes in Life
- Inspired by Alex, Franz sold his possessions, purchased a GMC Duravan, and moved to the bajada.
- Learned about Alex's death from hitchhikers while returning from a trip to check his mail.
Change of Beliefs
- Following Alex's death, Franz abandoned his faith, questioning the existence of a God that would allow such tragedy.
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