Passion And Action In Into The Wild By Jon Krakauer

In todays fast-paced society, action is often associated with accomplishment; however, the achievement of a goal requires first a dream and a well-constructed plan. Every individual is capable of achieving great things during his or her lifetime, but the seemingly "idle" period that precedes action is crucial to accomplishment as it encourages observation, kindles passion, and lends time to the development of a course of action. Although Frederick Douglass spent many years in slavery before he won his freedom, his years as a compliant slave in Boston allowed him to observe and understand the world around him, which prepared him for his escape years later. As a child, Douglass served the Auld family in the city of Boston, Maryland, and he

Although the time I spent engrossed in novels and films may appear to be a waste, I soon developed a passion for storytelling. Upon entering high school, I immediately became involved in drama and creative writing, and I was able to use my passions to execute my dreams in a concrete way. If I had not spent my younger years cultivating my creativity within, I would not have possessed the passion that propelled me to immediately work toward my achievements in writing and theatre. Although both passion and action are necessary to achievement, Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer illustrates the imperative need of a prior plan. Into the Wild is the true story of Chris McCandless, a young man who left his family, home, and money to pursue a free life in the wild. The book explains that McCandless's ultimate dream was to survive in Alaska on the "Stampede Trail;" however, it was a goal McCandless never truly accomplished. Though he dreamed of the Alaskan wilderness, he did not think to take the time to fully prepare himself for the harsh conditions he would encounter. He desired experience and action so highly that he did not consider the effects of his actions or what the future would entail, and his lack of thought