"society, have mercy on me. I hope you're not angry if I disagree. society, crazy and deep I hope you're not lonely without me"( #1)
"I think I need to find a bigger place'
cos when you have more than you think you need more space"(#2)
This song reflects Chris and his obsession with society. Society was something that Chris was apposed to, and refused everything it stood for. This line from the Eddie Vedder song "society" ( #1) is talking about Chris and the problem he had with society. This was one of the topics that I'm sure McCandless could have ranted on for hours. And topic that he could most likely get quite " deep" about. This song section could have been directed to he sister, i think he felt badly for leaving his sister behind, breaking a strong bond they had. Hoping that she wasn't lonely with with out Chris would be something i could see him pondering on.
The second quot i picked i think attempts at an idea as to why Chris went to Alaska. To me this says that Chris had a lot going on in his mind. Concerning himself with thing need not to be concerned over. He needed to get away, and let his mind open up into a big place ( such as Alaska)
Your ideas about the song are quite correct Keith. What would he have ranted on about? What evidence did we read about which tells us he did indeed open up his mind? These type of musings could expand your entry.
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