Author John Krakauer went to visit the parents of Chris McCandless for the same reason he went to visit and interview other people who had had interactions with Chris. Krakauer needed their input in order to better understand Chris and his motivations. By interviewing Chris McCandless's parents, Krakauer was hoping to get a better understanding of why Chris left his family in the first place. Chris didn't simply leave his family's home and continue to keep in touch. Chris left and dropped all contact with his parents, with no explanation. Krakauer needed to hear their thoughts about whether or not Chris was acting strangely or any other information that might allow Krakauer to write Chris's story more convincingly. Without any kind of insight into what Chris was like as a young child and just prior to leaving on his grand adventure, Krakauer's account would be nothing more than a boring police file that presents nothing but facts. By interviewing the various people who had had contact with Chris, Krakauer could tell a story about a real person with hopes and dreams.
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