"The core of mans' spirit comes from new experiences"(Krakauer 57).
Topic: Inspiration or Fool?
As teen agers get older we start to experience more freedom and our souls crave more experiences. We start to venture and creat our own lives for ourselves, which is what Chris was trying to do. As a fresh college graduate he wanted to explore the world and do anything possible that is fun to be able to make his years last while he was still young. Maybe going into the woods of Alaska on his own wasn't the best idea but it was his sort of escape from the world. He could be considered an inspiration but at the same time he was well educated and with a degree, so many would have taken him as a fool for not perusing schooling or work. Chris was always drawn to nature as he was growing up so when he had the chance to go out and explore what nature had to offer him, he took it.
Chris creating new experiences was also him trying to forget his past and other personal experiences that he would rather leave in the past. He cut ties with anyone that was close to him or anyone that was becoming close to him before they could develop a personal connection. He didn't want anyone to bother him on his journey to find himself. This new experience was also his last but at least he passed away doing something he was happy with.
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