Mccandless Vs Treadwell Analysis

What sets people apart in life are the decisions we make and the paths we follow, but sometimes our judgement is clouded and it is difficult to make the right choices. In which case, we seek guidance on what to do. However, for Henry David Thoreau, Chris McCandless, and Timothy Treadwell, a sense of independence or even sheer stubbornness may cause someone to ignore the advice of others. It is important to follow one’s own heart, but one must also acknowledge the consequences of his actions. In many cases, people believe that they were born with certain liberties and should have the independence to decide what they want to do. H.D. Thoreau decided that he wanted to live near a pond in Walden in order to live a more simplistic life and gain the independence he so desired. Since he has removed himself from society, Thoreau finds companionship in the wildlife and nature of Walden and uses them as a way to replace the rest of the world since “the most innocent and encouraging society may be found in any natural object,” (Thoreau, 92). It shows a sign of regret that someone who

Before Chris McCandless had ventured off into the woods, he discovered that his parents had kept a secret and there was more to his family than he thought. He is described as someone that, “seemed like a kid who was looking for something, looking for something, just didn’t know what it was yet.” (Krakauer, 42). People can easily make hasty decisions in a spurt of anger or sorrow which is why Chris did not take into consideration the feelings of the people that cared about him. Even though a person may be dealing with something unfortunate that they might not even understand, it is important that he does not push away the people close to him because they are the ones that will help him move passed his hardships. While personal struggles get in the way of making the right choices, personal gratification can be just as