Pudge Have The Great Perhaps Analysis

It's not about the destination, but rather the journey that got you there. For Pudge there isn't one single example that is his great perhaps. The great perhaps for Pudge is more of a way of life. Pudge becomes fascinated with this concept because of his obsession with famous last words. He quotes the last words of the 15th century poet and philosopher, François Rabelais, “François Rabelais. He was a poet. And his last words were, “I go to seek a Great Perhaps.” That’s why I'm going. So I don't have to wait until I die to start seeking a great perhaps.”(Green 136after). For Pudge, the great perhaps means, to gamble it all, for something great, something that he doesn't have, and something here on earth. Pudge originally believe that he will find the great perhaps at Culver Creek …show more content…
He did not set off on this journey to accomplish one certain thing. He went for the adventure, and for what could be. What he means by seeking the great perhaps was to leave behind his, mediocre, safe, and sheltered existence; for a grander maybe. He is always seeking a unguaranteed greatness over a safe mediocrity. To answer the question did Pudge ever find the great perhaps, I would say that he found himself. He found out who he is and how he wants to live his life. He wants to find something better. For Pudge, Alaska was very much a great perhaps to him. Very simply put, one could argue that the whole time Pudge was, “Looking For Alaska”. Alaska represents a lot to Pudge. She is the embodiment of the Great Perhaps to Pudge. She is a mysterious, multifaceted, emotionally unstable person; who also has a boyfriend that she claims to love. Pudge is willing to risk it for the perhaps (Alaska) for the greatness (Love). So yes, Pudge has found a great perhaps by the end of the book. He finds it in Alaska. But this isn't the one thing he was searching for. He will continue living his life seeking the great