“The value of identity of course is that so often with it comes purpose.” (Richard Grant) Individuals often go through phases in life where they wish to become a nonconformist and live their life free from societal rules. McCandless followed through with his passion and as a result he touched the lives of many people who could not follow his passion. His interaction with individuals throughout his journey left them life lessons how to live and follow their passions. McCandless left a lasting impression on individuals he encountered because everyone he met saw a piece of themselves in him they never realized they had.
Ronald Franz is one of the many people who Chris McCandless graced by entering into their lives. McCandless had a profound effect on Franz so much that he convinced Franz to ask him about adopting McCandless as his grandson. …show more content…
McCandless would chronicle his adventures to Wayne Westerberg and citizens in Carthage. He left an impression on Wayne’s significant other, Gail Borah. Borah later recounts “Alex(McCandless) talked a lot when we got together, serious stuff, like he was baring his soul, kind of”(p63). She states that “something was gnawing at him”(p63) and that there was something amiss. To Wayne and the others, all they saw was an eccentric young man who was a hard worker with a passion for adventure. In a way, when people interacted with McCandless and registered his passion and adventure it reminded them of a simpler time when they were younger with a sense of exploration and never capitalized on it. Additionally, when Wayne introduced McCandless to his mother who was never known for enjoying the company of Wayne’s employees, the two clicked immediately and Wayne recalls “The two of ‘em talked nonstop for five hours”(p67). Wayne introduced the two because he knew they would click because Wayne admired McCandless’ attitude and
Ronald Franz is one of the many people who Chris McCandless graced by entering into their lives. McCandless had a profound effect on Franz so much that he convinced Franz to ask him about adopting McCandless as his grandson. …show more content…
McCandless would chronicle his adventures to Wayne Westerberg and citizens in Carthage. He left an impression on Wayne’s significant other, Gail Borah. Borah later recounts “Alex(McCandless) talked a lot when we got together, serious stuff, like he was baring his soul, kind of”(p63). She states that “something was gnawing at him”(p63) and that there was something amiss. To Wayne and the others, all they saw was an eccentric young man who was a hard worker with a passion for adventure. In a way, when people interacted with McCandless and registered his passion and adventure it reminded them of a simpler time when they were younger with a sense of exploration and never capitalized on it. Additionally, when Wayne introduced McCandless to his mother who was never known for enjoying the company of Wayne’s employees, the two clicked immediately and Wayne recalls “The two of ‘em talked nonstop for five hours”(p67). Wayne introduced the two because he knew they would click because Wayne admired McCandless’ attitude and