Chris McCandless thought he understood modern day America. Thought he figured it all out. He did not want to be put in a mold and squeezed into an office cubicle. It was either that or the life of a traveler. He chose the latter. Chris felt society was a sham and the only goal he had was to live a life of truth. "Rather than love, than money, than fame. Give me truth."(p.117) Chris …
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…went to look for it. Chris did not delay his goal. Didn't put it off till everything settled down. When people do that it's already too late. When life is calm you're an old man sitting on a bench. That's no condition to pursue a dream. Chris accomplished what every man wishes; to stop life and do what you want. He wasn't scared, didn't care what anyone else would think. He did what he wanted.