Assignment # 10: Chapter 3, Question 4

I believe that someone would take such radical actions within their life if they are truly unhappy with their current life.  I feel that Chris had some unresolved family issues that pushed him to choose a new identtity and life in the wilderness. I believe that Emerson and Thoreau would say that what Chris does is something honorable and a great example to follow. Chris is different from Emerson and Thoreau because Chris completely changes his identity; whereas, Emerson and Thoreau keep their original identitiy and just move away from society.