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Jon Krakaure conveys the idea that individualism is both harmful and useful by following the life of Chris McCandless as he treks across the United States.
ReplyDeleteIndividualism is shown to be a good characteristic to have but can danger a person if they go out alone and are unprepared.
ReplyDeleteIn Into the Wild, an individualistic way of life leads Christopher McCandless into isolation because of his excessive pride, and ignorance, as evidenced by his refusal to accept anything from anyone and hatred of the average American's priorities.
ReplyDeleteKrakaur uses Chris McCandless reckless search for independence, fall to madness, as well as his eventual serenity found only in his downfall, to show that the search for individualism can turn deadly if the desire is not tempered and one finds themselves isolated, as seen in the case of McCandless.
ReplyDeleteIndividualism allows Mortenson to accomplish his dreams by giving him confidence, allowing him to be independent, and attracting support for his cause.
ReplyDeleteBy using the experiences of himself and McCandless, Krakauer shows that although the concept of individualism is appealing, when allowed to take over your life, your very essence may be overcome by the isolation.
ReplyDeleteGreg Mortenson, in pursuing his dream of building schools in Pakistan, reveals the power of the individual, despite the obstacles he faces along the way.
ReplyDeleteIn the novel, "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakaure, Krakaure portrays individualism as a beacon lighting the path to freedom, or a tool of destruction if abused.
ReplyDeleteJon Krakauer demonstrates the importance of searching for internal happiness and individualism, but the dangers that can arise in the process.
ReplyDeleteGreg Mortensen is a strong individualist who believes in the children of packistans goals and has gone to the extreme to help the kids have their dreams come true and achieve what was originally thought as unthinkable
ReplyDeleteAlthough individualism may be endangering, as demonstrated by Mortenson's kidnapping in Waziristan, it can also be beneficial, as seen when he discovers Korphe and eventually builds a school.
ReplyDeleteThough individualism has advantages and disadvantages, Mortensen's idea of individualism, that he has to do what he can for those in need, teaches him to build better relationships, by learning a new culture from the locals in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and to try till one succeeds in their mission.
ReplyDeleteIn Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortensen and David Oliver Rein,they suggest that individualism is found in the power of helping others through their successes and their failures and through happiness.
ReplyDeleteConveyed through his defense of Chris McCandless' actions and the interviews he decides to put in the book, it is apparent that Krakauer's message on individualism is that it is always important to be and individual even though it may be deadly.
ReplyDeleteAs Krakauer examines the spiritual evolution of individuals (such as McCandless) who have explored lives of isolation, anonymity,and complete individualism, he testifies that individualism tests one's soul to seek the bare core of human capabilities without any material burdens.
ReplyDeleteJon Krakaura explains in the novel "Into the Wild" that if individualism is taken to the extremes, it can be dangerous because it lead a person to refusing and ignoring necessary devices of life.
ReplyDeleteMortenson depicts the idea that individualism can be achieved by one's optimism and it won't be an easy progress to achieve individualism.
ReplyDeleteThe story Into the Wild has shown the individualism by the detailed wild living and travels of Chris McCandless, also it has showed to the readers that to live in the world, we do not have to be strong, but have to feel strong in living.
ReplyDeleteJon Krakaure explains in the novel "In to The Wild",that when individualism is taken to the extremes it lead a person to reject and ignore necessary devices in life. As a result of this it can be dangerous for an individuals' life.
ReplyDeleteIn the book Into the wild Krakaure shows that the pursuit of individualism is natural but, going as far as completely isolating yourself often ends with a fatal outcome. like the one McCandless faced
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