ITW Ch 18 and epilogue

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Cause of Chris McCandless’s death

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Poisoning from wild plants

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Plant mistakenly consumed by McCandless

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Wild potato seeds

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Difficulty in leaving the wilderness

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The Teklanika River is swollen and impassable

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Realization about happiness in the wild

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Happiness is meaningless without sharing it with others

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Item left behind for future travelers in the bus

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A note explaining his identity

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Significance of the visit to the bus by Chris’s parents

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It allows them to find closure and understand their son’s journey

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Chris’s parents leave a plaque and flowers as a tribute at the bus.

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A tribute to Chris McCandless.

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McCandless writes, "I have had a happy life and thank the Lord. Goodbye and may God bless all!" in his final note.

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McCandless's final thoughts and gratitude.

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Krakauer acknowledges he shared a similar yearning for solitude and adventure with McCandless.

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Krakauer's connection to McCandless's desire for adventure.

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Krakauer suggests the lesson of balancing independence and human connection from McCandless’s story.

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The importance of balancing independence with human relationships.