Analysis Of Into The Wild, By Jon Krakauer

In the novel, Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer, Alex McCandless’s actions are greatly impacted by Henry David Thoreau- an American author, poet, and philosopher. A specific quote that directly applies to Alex is, “We are all sculptors and painters, and our material is our own flesh and blood and bones. Any nobleness begins at once to refine a man's features, any meanness or sensuality to imbrute them.” This quote can be interpreted in a way that suggests we must create our own life. A life that we are proud of and have worked hard for. Our destiny is in our own hands. And we cannot let anyone take charge of our life. The quote also suggests that we must choose to do good rather than evil because the good will purify a person’s qualities,