Tolstoy was an independent man. I am sure he loved his family very much. In his epigraph he believes he is in a life with no movement. Tolstoy wanted an adventure, some excitement in his life same as Chris. Tolstoy and McCandless were both filled with excited and both needed to escape. Stegner's epigraph is simply about being free. You can walk where ever your little heart desires; whether it is miles or blocks. When we walk on a beach or take a hike up the mountains you think to yourself "damn this is one beautiful place, I am here free from everyone." We tend to love that feeling knowing there is no one around and you can experience nature. Tolstoy, Stegner, and McCandless all wanted to be free and experience the world on their own, which McCandless did. He lived his life to the fullest. We need to all start living a bit, we are not guaranteed tomorrow so you should live everyday like it's your last. Chris was inspired by these authors. He related to them in so many ways, which gave him the idea to actually do want he wanted to do in life. That is why I am a big fan of Chris McCandless. He shows dedication, motivation, and adventure. Every human being has that one thing they want to do before life is over but some are to scared to actually do it; not Chris though.
-Rachel
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