Adam Shepard and Chris McCandless are two young men who wanted to prove a point to not only themselves but others. They were both similar in the fact that they both wanted to strive to reach their goal, but at the same time they had many differences. Shepard and McCandless journey’s were very different, but they both tested their self reliance. They went on a journey with strong motivation and purpose and left an impact on others. Adam Shepard’s journey had a greater purpose and was more admirable than Chris McCandless because at the end he reached his goal and moved up from where he had started.
Shepard proved that with only 25 dollars and the clothes on his back, he was able to end up with an apartment and his own car. He picked a random…show more content… Yes he made it to Alaska, but he didn’t plan on dying there. Chris impacted many while he was on his journey and he made meaningful relationships with them, but he didn’t really leave that motivation for others. In Death of an Innocent by Jon Krakauer, he states “According to the conventional wisdom he was simply one more dreamy, half-cocked greenhorn who went into the bush expecting to find answers to all his problems and instead found nothing but mosquitos and a lonely death.” This proves how Chris didn’t leave much motivation to others, for many he was just another person who didn’t make it going to Alaska. If he would have made it back from Alaska to tell his story others would find it more inspirational.
All in all, Adam Shepard and Chris McCandless had many differences and similarities. Shepard did more than just achieve the American dream. He purchased a used truck, rented and furnished an apartment , got a good job, earned over $5000, and left a lasting impression on the people he met on his journey and on the ones reading his story. Of course, there are different factors and challenges that apply to everyone but he still succeeded. Shepard believed in himself he exceeded his expectations and went above and beyond the goals he set. He shows that determination and hard work can help achieve any goals in
