Friday, January 29, 2010
Gallien Response
I don't think Gallien was too worried about Chris. Every time he would try to offer something to him, Chris would have a comeback to assure the man he would be alright. Chris made Gallien believe there was no reason to be concerned. Also, Gallien mentions that any sane man would just walk back out to the highway if they got hungry enough. Gallien had the chance to notify the police but maybe he just wanted Chris to have his fun since he was so serious about what he was doing. Even though Chris had little to no supplies and no real experience, Gallien truly thought he'd be ok. I think Gallien dreamed of going into the wild himself and therefore felt what Chris was thinking and that is why he did not notify the police.
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The book says that Gallien was an accomplished hunter, so maybe not so much that he dreamed of going into the wild, but that he knew the allure. These are basically the same points I brought up. The fact that Chris was just so confident sounding that Gallien just brushed it off and figured he'd walk back out in a few days.
ReplyDeleteMcCandless did seem very stern and persuasive that he knew what he was doing. Even though Gallien wanted to inform the police, he just let the kid be. its just sad that he shouldve gone with his gut and told the police :\
ReplyDeleteYou said 'Chris made Gallien believe there was no reason to be concerned' but do you truly think that Gallien really had no concern for Chris and his safety?
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