In Chapters 8-9 of Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer, Krakauer interrupts the story of Chris to tell the stories of other Transcendental adventurers: Gene Rosellini, John Mallon Waterman, Carl McCunn, and Everett Ruess. 1. Why do you think Krakauer included these narratives? Explain his choice of interrupting the story of Chris to tell the stories of others.

2. Evaluate Krakauer’s choice of including these narratives. Do you think these stories contribute to or detract from the reader’s understanding of Chris? Explain.