I do agree with these life aspirations. I myself have rebelled against the rules, found myself lost in my small town, wanting more out of life. I wish I could explore the world; sadly, I've other made it to two or three bordering states of Pennsylvania. I really do enjoy nature and the beauty of wildlife. If I were to travel to other glorious places in the world, I think I could gain some of that belonging that Chris McCandless was looking for. He's a very good example that money doesn't make you happy. All you have to do is head west.
Chris McCandless's love was nature. In the first quote of chapter 3 it states, ".. the chance to sacrifice myself for my love." In the end, he truly did sacrifice himself for nature. Nature basically bit him in the butt, because he poisoned himself. I too would be in my pride to die for something that I wanted so much and loved dearly. At this moment, I don't know what that certain love would be, but hypothetically speaking I would. There's more to life out there, we just have to experience it.
Chris wanted to run wild. Isn't that what we all want to do when we're young? I remember the first year that I had my drivers licence, and my own car. Those were the days; I had finally gained that freedom. I could do whatever I wanted, I had two of my best friends to take along with me. There was no more waiting around for anyone else. I had my own power, "being footloose."
You touch on many of the very elemental aspects of Chris--his desire for freedom, adventure, and to see things and places that are different. This sense of wanderlust is certainly what makes us stretch our bounds and question what we have always accepted. Nice reflection!
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