What did McCandless give Gallien, and how did he behave toward the older man?

What did McCandless give Gallien, and how did he behave toward the older man?

• A. He gave Gallien all his extra money, a watch, and a comb; he grew more affectionate but remained standoffish and didn't want to hear advice.
• B. He refused to give anything and left.
• C. He gave his passport and map; he apologized for leaving.
• D. He gave nothing and was aggressively dismissive.

Answer: (A)

The scene centers on McCandless’s paradoxical mix of generosity and stubborn independence when he meets Gallien. He gives Gallien all his extra money, a watch, and a comb, showing a willingness to share his few possessions and express gratitude to the older man. Yet he also becomes warmer and more affectionate in the moment, while at the same time remaining standoffish and resistant to Gallien’s advice, signaling that he is determined to pursue his plan into the wild despite warnings. This combination of kindness plus refusal to listen to counsel is why this answer best captures what happened.

The scene centers on McCandless’s paradoxical mix of generosity and stubborn independence when he meets Gallien. He gives Gallien all his extra money, a watch, and a comb, showing a willingness to share his few possessions and express gratitude to the older man. Yet he also becomes warmer and more affectionate in the moment, while at the same time remaining standoffish and resistant to Gallien’s advice, signaling that he is determined to pursue his plan into the wild despite warnings. This combination of kindness plus refusal to listen to counsel is why this answer best captures what happened.