Into the wild 'adolescene' scene

Into The Wild  

-         How does this scene fit into film, why is it important, how would the film work without it, what is the relevance. 

In the film ‘Into The Wild’ by Sean Penn Alexander Supertramp portrayed by Emile Hirsch made this scene fit into the film by following a life sequence through the chapter’s name adolescence. It also fits into the film by reminding Supertramp why he left society in the first place.  It is so important as we understand Alex’s point of view and sympathise with his decision to leave because of all the inequality and violence in the walls of society.

How does the scene fit into the film?

The scene fits into the film by showing a hypothetical Christopher McCandless clean shaven as Alexander Supertramp looks at himself symbolically through the mirror of the restaurant and seen that if he joined society he would be arrogant and cocky and would look down on people much like what he turns into. It is also a reminder to him that if he joined society he would be just like his cold’ arrogant parents who for example implore him to get a better car to appear rich and powerful. It is important as we see that Christopher McCandless was always suppose to be Alexander Supertramp because of his decision to be independent by leaving behind the bed in the homeless shelter and walking past the restaurant as soon as he saw the emptiness of the shallow society he may have walked into.