Chris McCandless and Mahatma Gandhi both chose a very non elaborate way of living.
McCandless chose a very simple lifestyle to escape modern American ideals. Gandhi chose a life of poverty to connect with the majority of the Indian residence. Chris showed the world not too get caught up in materialistic things. While Gandhi showed the world that the pen is mightier than the sword and you have a voice and violence isn’t always the way of expressing that voice.
In this first section, I provide the important success both McCandless and Gandhi fulfilled on their quest. Chris McCandless was not content with his life, so he decided to break away from his family and friends. He strived to arrive at the Stampede Trail. McCandless achieved everything …show more content…
Chris encountered many obstacles one being his car being left because of a flash flood. As a result, he had to carry on his journey by foot as a leather tramp. Mohandas Gandhi was well
Martinez 3 known for overcoming any obstacle thrown his way and never giving up. Gandhi is faced with many challenges in his life from standing up for what he believes in, even if it's against the government
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Both Chris and Mohandas were very influential to the people. Chris showed the people that one doesn’t need materialistic items to survive or to even be happy. It made people realize how lucky they should be for the things they own because not everyone is fortunate enough to have those privileges. He also disapproved of sex. He wasn’t for it, Chris was at a spiritual level of his life and felt as if it wasn’t needed in life. Gandhi on the other hand taught individuals to try live a simple and productive life. He also taught others to be yourself and lead by example.
McCandless as well as Gandhi are two very similar people. The two of them had lots of faith in themselves and in what they accomplished. The both of them were very much leaders and followed