However, he died of starvation in Alaska and did not complete his journey. In the eyes of some, his intentions were misunderstood, but I believe he was a bright person who strived so deeply to accomplish a dream that was just out of his reach. The important outcome of his trip is that he did survive for many months and pushed himself beyond the point in which many others do. Although his overall goal was not reached, I, unlike others, would not consider McCandless a failure. In my opinion, his actions were bold and he, instead of a failure, will go down in history as a true transcendental
However, he died of starvation in Alaska and did not complete his journey. In the eyes of some, his intentions were misunderstood, but I believe he was a bright person who strived so deeply to accomplish a dream that was just out of his reach. The important outcome of his trip is that he did survive for many months and pushed himself beyond the point in which many others do. Although his overall goal was not reached, I, unlike others, would not consider McCandless a failure. In my opinion, his actions were bold and he, instead of a failure, will go down in history as a true transcendental