Would you ever embark on a journey to prove that broken theories of self reliance and an American dreams are still vivid? To prove to numerous that with hard work and determination any objective can be reached. Chris McCandless and Adam Shepherd, two young men who encounter journeys to prove self reliance and that aspirations were still achievable. Chris McCandless from“Death of an Innocent” by Jon Krakauer, excursion leaded him to Alaska, leaving his family in the dark about his whereabouts. While, Adam Shepherd from “ Scratch Beginnings” by Adam shepherd, explained his project to his family and left for South Carolina. McCandless and Shepherd, both embarked on a great odyssey, but Shepard’s showed a superior motive, that impacted society positively, which made it more admirable.
Both McCandless and Shepard had a ultimate purpose self-reliance and the American dream. In McCandless’s story the audience learned how he enjoyed breaking boundaries by “live off the land”(Krakauer 1) and what to be independent from parents and materialistic elements. In Shepard’s story he too has a purpose. Shepard wanted to refute the theory of a broken American dream, proving naysayers like Ehrenreich wrong. Both have a purpose, both want to brace their beliefs proving a to oneself and others the importance of dreams and goals.
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Both had a purpose and motive, but Shepard’s expedition had a stronger impact. Shepard was able to show a wide audience that with hard work and determination anything can be possible. In McCandless’s journey, numerous believed it was a selfish and insignificant. In called “How Chris McCandless Died” by Jon Krakauer, Krakauer claims “ Most of these detractors believe my book glorifies a senseless death”(The Yorker). Countless viewed his death as necessary, because of his choice of not using element that would have help him survive like a
Both McCandless and Shepard had a ultimate purpose self-reliance and the American dream. In McCandless’s story the audience learned how he enjoyed breaking boundaries by “live off the land”(Krakauer 1) and what to be independent from parents and materialistic elements. In Shepard’s story he too has a purpose. Shepard wanted to refute the theory of a broken American dream, proving naysayers like Ehrenreich wrong. Both have a purpose, both want to brace their beliefs proving a to oneself and others the importance of dreams and goals.
Unquestionable, both had a motive …show more content…
Both had a purpose and motive, but Shepard’s expedition had a stronger impact. Shepard was able to show a wide audience that with hard work and determination anything can be possible. In McCandless’s journey, numerous believed it was a selfish and insignificant. In called “How Chris McCandless Died” by Jon Krakauer, Krakauer claims “ Most of these detractors believe my book glorifies a senseless death”(The Yorker). Countless viewed his death as necessary, because of his choice of not using element that would have help him survive like a