Thoreau went to the woods, as he explains, “because I wanted to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived” (Walden). This is one of multiple parallels to McCandless’s many decisions. This influenced him to leave behind and forget his past life of wealth by changing his name. Thoreau’s experience at Walden Pond also influenced McCandless to venture into the wilderness to find out who he really is. He wanted to be on his own without authority telling him what to do. As for Thoreau, he wanted to be one with nature try to survive by himself. Thoreau’s Walden also influenced McCandless to give up all of his
Thoreau went to the woods, as he explains, “because I wanted to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived” (Walden). This is one of multiple parallels to McCandless’s many decisions. This influenced him to leave behind and forget his past life of wealth by changing his name. Thoreau’s experience at Walden Pond also influenced McCandless to venture into the wilderness to find out who he really is. He wanted to be on his own without authority telling him what to do. As for Thoreau, he wanted to be one with nature try to survive by himself. Thoreau’s Walden also influenced McCandless to give up all of his