Look over the Edge

"He didn't think the odds applied to him. We were always trying to pull him back from the edge" (Krakauer 109).

Inspiration or Fool?

          This quote about Chris McCandless could be argued that it shows him as a fool or as an inspiration. It could be said that it shows the foolishness in his "care free" and "head in the clouds" attitude. Because he had this attitude he was careless, and lead himself to the short life. However, in spite of his care free way, he found a perspective in his life that lead to a "full" and quality life. He wasn't bound by the stress of paying loans, paying bills, making it to work on time, and any other common stresses. He was able to see life for what it is. Beautiful. Something many people miss out on. Chris spent his happiest days wandering the US, seeing beautiful sights many eyes miss out on.
He experienced a way of life most people are denied because they have been caught in the all too familiar "9 to 5" life style. Chris inspired me to take time after high school dedicated to being able to see life form a carefree perspective, before I hop back into the familiar life style.