Into the Wild...

[Chordata]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I just dont see that. Deep inside he knew that he didnt belong in a "traditional" chase the $ lifestyle. It just wasnt who he was. Was he a brat? No. He conducted his life with dignity. Was he whiney? Not at all, he just went about his affairs. Look at how he treated each and every person he crossed paths with, especially Hal Holbrooks character. He was willing to work hard and never expected a handout. He was honorable.

Naive? Perhaps. Does that make a very young person bad? Did he make mistakes? Sure. Did he try to do it right? Yes. Did he ultimately fail? Yes. Thats the beautiful/sad/irony to the tale.

My .2 cents anyway.

Oh I don't think he was a "bad" guy (except for the way he treated his parents and sister and left them behind with not even a call or letter). I just think he overestimated his abilities and intelligence, and that's why I think he was stupid. (I agree he wasn't super rich. But he wasn't poor, either).