“But
the meaning he wrested from existence lay beyond the comfortable path:
McCandless distrusted the value of things that came easily. He demanded much of
himself---more, in the end, than he could deliver,” (184).
---This provides more insight into Chris McCandless’ way of life. He does not like for everything to just be given to him. Instead, possibly because of the adventure installed within, he prefers to work towards his desires in life. This can easily be seen in his rejection of a brand new car from his parents for his graduation. Chris will not allow them to buy him the gift because he feels the car he already owns is perfectly fine, in addition to his belief that his parents will think they will have earned his respect with the deed. Nevertheless, if McCandless wanted a new car, it can be implied that he would want to earn it himself. He has natural high expectations for himself, as it is said in the quote and as McCandless even says himself at one point in the story. This, in addition to his drive to experience all of life’s fruits, is what leads him into the wild on such little preparation. Unfortunately for him, he is just unable to live up to his expectations this time around. Until the days leading up to his peril and death, however, he enjoys the experience all the while. Therefore, in the end, it is safe to say that McCandless achieved happiness in his life as he saw it and wished it to be so.
---This provides more insight into Chris McCandless’ way of life. He does not like for everything to just be given to him. Instead, possibly because of the adventure installed within, he prefers to work towards his desires in life. This can easily be seen in his rejection of a brand new car from his parents for his graduation. Chris will not allow them to buy him the gift because he feels the car he already owns is perfectly fine, in addition to his belief that his parents will think they will have earned his respect with the deed. Nevertheless, if McCandless wanted a new car, it can be implied that he would want to earn it himself. He has natural high expectations for himself, as it is said in the quote and as McCandless even says himself at one point in the story. This, in addition to his drive to experience all of life’s fruits, is what leads him into the wild on such little preparation. Unfortunately for him, he is just unable to live up to his expectations this time around. Until the days leading up to his peril and death, however, he enjoys the experience all the while. Therefore, in the end, it is safe to say that McCandless achieved happiness in his life as he saw it and wished it to be so.
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