Into the Wild

In Into the Wild Chris shows his passion for nature and adventure. He is willing to go into the wild regardless of being prepared or not. He was willing to risk his like in order to feel free; to feel the freedom that his parents did really give him. To become free from society; breaking away from their material things that society sees as privileged. There was only one place where he could feel like he is his own person, for Chris the wild was his peace. The lack of communicating with people and only having his books to keep him company was perfect for him. Through his adventure he shows his fearlessness towards nature. He takes anything dangerous nature has to offer and turns it into a challenge. In a way Chris can be seen as a hero. He was willing to hitch hike his way to a new adventure. Chris had the ability to take any challenge straight on. He showed his strong will power to overcome any challenge nature had to offer regardless of the law. He had the capability of not having a thing and still being humble; willing to give the little he had for others well being.

Photo by Geraldine Rocha

Although Chris came from what most of society would call a “privileged” home, he was willing to leave it all behind and live day by day. Living each day to the fullest without having to worry what day it is or what time it is. He became inspired by other people, during his adventure he inspired others; regardless of him knowing or not. He created his own privilege. He clearly believed he could do anything. Anything was possible as long as you believed in yourself. His life was cut short, but he lived to the fullest in his ultimate adventure in the wild.

His story can be inspiring to anyone. You don’t necessarily have to be an adventurer in order to get inspired by Chris. The simple act of him following his dreams is an inspiration on his own. It tells a person that anything is possible as long as you believe in yourself. Your determination towards what you believe in. He was able to travel with little to no money; had the adventure of a life time. If people become more determined to what they believe in they can reach their ultimate goal.