By Yourself, and That's OK

By Yourself, and That's OK

"HAPPINESS IS ONLY REAL WHEN SHARED." (Krakauer 189).

Inspiration or Fool?

     Chris McCandless was obviously a confused person overall. Foolish enough to try to live off of nature in the Alaskan wilderness, while at the same time poorly equipped for any adventure. But that is not the big problem here, it would be respectable if he were to do that and end up reaching his true happiness, whether or not he died. But not only did he die, but he died with no benefit in the end. In evidence from his journal whilst dying, he became aware the happiness is only real when shared. So for him to isolate himself to seek that happiness and end up unhappy, regretful, and dead is just unfortunate. If he knew his limits and did not push himself he would have spent time with others and would have appreciated their company and the experiences the could have lived. I know in my life, the majority of good memories I can remember are with family and friends.