Despite the generational differences shared between Timothy Treadwell and the development of the transcendentalist movement, their beliefs of using nature as a way to transcend above the constraints of society, surmounts their generational differences.The fundamental principles of the transcendental movement are based on the idea that one can rise beyond the superfluous materialistic limits of society by reconnecting with nature and by living simple life. Similarly to the transcendentalist, he transcended or rose, above the constraints of society by defying the established boundary between humans and animals by immersing himself in natural habitat surrounded by bears.Despite the disapproval of others, Treadwell remained unyielding towards protecting
