We’re shown this when he changes his name back to Christopher Johnson McCandless – His original name is tied to his family and he wants to forgive them. We’re also shown that he feels lonely when he leaves on his journey. His sister understood him and yet he so easily left her like she didn’t mean anything to him. It was selfish of him and he realised that later on when he couldn’t get himself to call her. In the end, Chris was in peace with himself and death was in reality probably the easiest way out of his broken and “lonely” life.
He does not know what he should do or say. Jealous of the former relationship between his wife and Robert, he is suspicious. He knows that his wife has told Robert about him and has probably complained about his faults. This makes him feel guilty and insecure. He later says how "I was not enthusiastic about his visit.... A blind man in my house was not something I looked forward to” (100).
American Masculinity The film American Beauty follows the story of two suburban families in a crisis. Each character is struggling with their current identity and either embraces or rejects societies norms. Lester Burnham “rediscovers” his masculinity, while Colonel Frank Fitts struggles with his identity as an American man; both men embrace different elements of manhood sacred but reject anything that may emasculate them. In the film, each man fights to keep his version of American masculinity, At the beginning of the film Lester is unhappy with his life. He has failed as the figurehead of his family and is constantly emasculated by his wife and daughter.
He therefore adopts the role his father has left him and wants to provide for his mother. The lack of a father-figure meant that Jack had to create one “out of dreams and memories”. This further highlights his neglect and isolation which evokes fondness for Jack as he is only a child, but has to deal with more than what people have to
This film also touches on the life and times of an immensely rich person who has his needs and wants within arm’s length. He is surrounded by people who are trapped and lonely and who want to be with him but their affection remains disregarded. He visits his trapped father who remains trapped because he is afraid to go down 4 flights of stairs, in this visit he cares for him but it is clear that he thinks it is silly of him. The mother of his children whom he never wished to marry, stays alone and quietly continues her motherly duties. The film hints of her affection for Jean-Do because she subtly hints jelousy.
Dill is curious, enigmatic and insecure. Unlike the Finch children he feels unwanted until they welcome him under their wing. Dill talks of his stepfather and mother as well off people who show him the sights of the urbanised area that they live in. In reality this is not what the picture is with Dill and his parents. They don't want him and he is passed from relative to relative in an attempt to be rid of him for some time.
Christopher Johnson McCandless' view of life and rejection of society is a reflection of his relationship with his parents whom he rejected based on their blind authority, materialism and social interactions" Christopher McCandless' behavior was shaped by his fathers domineering personality which favored control over his family and over logic discussions . The father-son relationship is an important and exceedingly difficult point in Christopher's life. He had, later on in the movie
Due to his mother’s stern moral beliefs, he does not have much interest in sexual relations and has negative views on it. The third problem is Dunstan’s fear of being manipulated in a relationship because, of his mothers firm control over his father. Thus due to the hostile childhood his mother creates, Dunstan can never form a successful relationship in adulthood and this leads to a life of loneliness. Having trust is a major aspect in keeping a continuous relationship. Being trustful though, is a characteristic Dunstan Ramsay lacks and this results in weakened relationships.
Christopher and his family - Christopher's parents are presented as flawed characters and their relationship with Christopher brings to light their hang-ups, fears and inadequacies. As the world is described through Christopher's eyes the responder is not initially aware of the level of stress associated with caring for him. The experiences of living with Christopher, such as night walking, food fastidiousness and reactions to being touched and over-stimulated, are gradually revealed. The pressures placed on parenting Christopher with his individual needs overstrain Christopher's father. He attempts to protect Christopher through lies that, when uncovered, seriously undermine their relationship.
Although the characters level of devotion varies in the three novels, it is still noted that each text has an inevitable relationship that further assists in solidifying the belief that the sense of obligation is apparent. Gilgamesh grows under the impression that his life is meaningless and furthermore feels extremely lonely due to his lack of friendships. He has a passion that correlates back to his hometown however, in the beginning of the novel he longs to capture the essence of a true friend. After the encounter with his new friend Enkidu, Gilgamesh feels responsible for taking advantage of his strength to save and prosper his kingdom. “He marches at the rear, defender of his comrades.