Chris Mccandless wasn't a hero but he was inspirational because of his travels and death many people went out and traveled just like he did. Following his footprints they set out to Alaska and journeyed the same path even though they knew it might be dangerous. Chris wasn't a hero but he did do what a lot of people where afraid to do, live.
Chris McCandless is a hero because by showing his bravery, strength, and individualism to break away from social norms and live the life he wanted to live instead of the one other people expected him to.
