Question

Chapters 14 and 15 describe krakauer's successful attempt when he was 23 years old to climb the "devil's thumb," a mountain in alaska. he also describes what he thinks are parallels between mccandless and himself. do these chapters increase his credibility for writing this book, or do they undermine his credibility by making it seem like he has his own agenda and is not objective?

Answer 1

They in a way undermine his credibility. The author is somehow insecure if what he is doing is to get his own goals and he is probably not saying factual things.

Answer 2

This question refers to the book Eiger Dreams, written by Jon Krakauer and published in 1990.

The correct answer is these chapters increase his credibility for writing his book.

The mentioned chapters increases his credibility once they make clear the author's concern for his readers by showing details from his adventures and exposing his passions and opinions about a topic in which he is passionate about. This shows how open to criticism and responsible Krakauer is on his book.