Stick together

"I think it was one of those reasons Chris and I were so close. We learned to count on each other when Mom and Dad weren't getting along" (Krakauer 107).

The dynamics of family:

I can personally relate to this quote because I used to rely on my older brother Kyle for everything, when were kids. For Instance, my brother was the one who taught me how to swing a baseball bat when we would play whiffle ball as kids. Another experience, is that when we were in middle school his job was to make sure I didn't get bullied or pushed around, so he would come up to me during the day and ask if I have had a good day! He wouldn't always get me the present I always wanted for Christmas, but I look back now and realize that he would do all the little things to make sure I was okay. When we got older and my parents got tougher especially on Kyle and I, Kyle was always my shield when it came to those arguments and he would step in and protect me. I haven't really realized this until he went off to college where I realized I was on my own. I thank God everyday because he gave me the best older brother anyone could ask for.

Follow your Dreams

"Everett was strange, sleight concedes. Kind of different. But him and McCandless, at least they tried to follow their dream. That's what was great about them. They tried. Not many do" (Krakauer 96).

Inspiration or fool

This quote is so inspirational, because it gives you a sense of motivation to go and follow your dreams. For instances, it gives you the mind set if they can do it then I can do it! Personally I feel in today's society we are so viciously concerned about stupid things and what others think about us. People just get to caught up in reality, and say "I don't have time" when they really waist so much time. We will live our life in regret if we never go out and fulfill our dreams. It's your choice if you make time or not. There is no way in hell that Everett and McCandless should never be considered a fool. They did they were passionate about. We can criticize them all we want but in the end they died doing what they sought out to do. At one point in our lives, we will regret not seeking our passion, so do it now before it's to late.

The Journey Starts Now

"This is the last you shall hear from meWayne. Arrived here 2 days ago. It was very difficult to catch rides to Yukon Territory. But I finally got here. 
Please return all mail I receive to the sender. It may be a very long time before I return South. If this adventure proves fatal and you don't hear from me again, I want you to know you're a great man. I now walk into the wild" (Krakauer 69). 

The Dynamics of Family:

In this quote it shows, Alex's own words written on a postcard, to send to his beloved friend Wayne Westerberg. In his note he portrays excitement towards his journey he is about to embark to. He also describes his hardships already occurring with it being hard to find a ride to Yukon Territory. The most interesting phrase in the quote is the fact that he realizes, this may be the last thing he does. He gives us a sense that he knows he will die, but he will die with a purpose and would have been content with his choices. Personally I love the fact Alex  acknowledges how great of a man Westerberg was. Wayne must have felt appreciated for his kindness towards Alex. The last sentence basically says it all, with just full joy and relentlessness towards his own idea of life. Alex, followed his passion to create memories and explore the unknown.