McCandless and Poe, Dickinson and Thoreau
Comparing and analyzing "Into the Wild" and Romantic writers What similarities and differences do you observe between McCandless and romantic writers like Poe, Dickinson, or Thoreau? The similarities and differences that I observe between McCandless and romantic writers are that both touch and focus on themes about life, death, nature, society, and love. A great example for comparing this story is with the book "Walden" by Henry Thoreau. Both are based on finding the meaning of life, providing us an explanation of Chris McCandless's beliefs about material possessions. We enjoy life living without our material possessions and embracing a more natural existence. McCandless, like Thoreau, escapes from societal norms and connects with the wilderness. In terms of Edgar Allen Poe and Emily Dickinson, explore romantic themes like solitary and so...