Therefore, it is of paramount importance to know when to draw the line while using epigraphs to give them a mere glimpse of the content and become a spoiler. The powerful use of the author's own quotes or other authors' works makes it easier to understand the embedded theme of the narrative. Krakauer's careful selection of epigraphs is an interesting example of the precise use of quotations and excerpts to stir the reader's passion and entice them to learn more. Along with expert storytelling and prowess at communicating with his readers, the absorption of epigraphs brought complexity to Krakauer's Into the Wild and made it a literary book.