At this stage of the book, what words would you use to describe how Krakauer is portraying McCandless? hero, disillusioned, crazy, strange, etc. Explain your answer in detail.

I think Krakauer is more nuanced than simply labelling Chris. I think that at this stage of the book, Chris is portrayed as an idealist who is not in touch with what really matters in life. Chris is a people person yet abandons the people who care about him most.