Under the Banner of Heaven

novel Into the Wild

The book is about a college graduate named Chris McCandless who hitchhikes across America and eventually into the Alaskan wilderness in an attempt to live off the land. The book chronicles his journey and the events leading up to his death.

The characters in Under the Banner of Heaven are members of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter-Day Saints, a polygamous Mormon sect. The story focuses on two brothers who commit a brutal murder in the name of their religion. The book explores the history of the Mormon church and the origins of the Fundamentalist Church. It also examines the beliefs and practices of the Fundamentalist Church, including polygamy and child marriage.

One could argue that the characters in Into the Wild are similar to those in other Jon Krakauer books in that they are all people who have taken risks in order to achieve something they believe in. Chris McCandless and Alex Honnold, for example, are both characters who put their own lives at risk in order to pursue their goals. However, it could also be argued that the characters in Into the Wild are unique in that they are all people who have chosen to live outside of society and its rules.

Jon Krakauer’s book, Under the Banner of Heaven, is a detailed and objective look at the history and beliefs of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS). He paints a picture of a religious cult that is able to maintain power and control over its members through a combination of fear, intimidation, and isolation from the outside world. Krakauer also discusses the role of polygamy in the FLDS, and how the practice affects the lives of women and children within the church.