American society seems to have a dark affinity with progressive ideals, thoughts and morals, an affinity whose roots can be seen in all aspects of our society today. That hunger for change, to possess the “best of the best” is evolving into the idea of ​​perfectionism. Perhaps it is precisely this obsession with originality that drives us to show who and what we really are. The perception of individualism gave birth to prominent authors, namely Thoreau and Emerson, who peacefully rebelled against the ways of society with the art of literature and thought. Two illustrious authors created this legacy of transcendentalism, believing in the idea of ​​the "free spirit" and the inherent goodness of both people and nature. Jon Krakauer, the biographer and author of the history of Chris McCandless, has carefully crafted his book Into the Wild by articulating Chris McCandless's accounts, many of which align with those of a true transcendentalist. Chris McCandless, born to a wealthy family, attended the prestigious Emory University, graduating with honors. Buoyed by his acceptance into Harvard Law, after graduation, Chris cut all ties with "his society" and ventured on a journey Into the Wild, discovering the true meaning of transcendence. Life, free from material possessions and the constant satisfaction of others, Krakauer reveals the life Chris had always wanted to live, with simplicity and a true passion for the world around him. The passion that was ultimately his downfall. There are many human beings in this world controlled by money. We have grown to the point of leaving families, breaking friendships, and in some cases, even killing. However in Chris's life, money was only a monetary aspect, something for which he had no value, hence his act... middle of paper... he had a room "furnished with milk crates". Outside his “house” a professor specifically gave Chris a key for “after-hours access to the library.” (124) This life, this desire, this simplicity is precisely what Christ was eager for. Being simple, cutting ties with those who mattered to him, but above all with society as a whole, ends up being his downfall. Chris died in a way no one should want. The call when you need someone, when you are "NEAR DEATH AND TOO WEAK"(12) and you need that person who can support you, that person you can go and help but who because of this simplicity that you have given yourself , not one comes is truly heartbreaking. And ultimately, the pressure of staying alive on this journey overshadowed the thought of truly loving the true meaning of life. McCandless became so committed to transcendentalist ideas that he ended up taking his own life.