Kerouac’s definition of the American dream is about challenging your freedom, taking life by the balls and not conforming the 9-5 life by going on an adventure. Most people would probably give you The Great Gatsby definition of it where if you work your butt your off you can make a name for yourself. We’re talking about hard-partying, fights, grand theft auto, sex, enough drugs to kill a horse and the rhythms of 1950s underground American Jazz.Ībove all this madness though is a story about what the “American Dream” is. The two guys also get up to all sorts antics that are nothing short of madness. But all good things come to an end and you’ll see how if you read On the Road. Cassady is looking for the father figure that he never had. Kerouac is looking for someone that will give him a lust for life. Kerouac and Cassady are on a big road trip but the story is that the two are looking for something they’re missing emotionally. Now that’s a J1 people want to hear about! Thankfully On the Road has one! The story follows the true events based on Kerouac and his friend, Neal Cassady’s adventures around the USA with sweet F all money in their pockets. Bob Dylan once said that “it changed my life like it a had changed everyone else’s”.īut what is it about this book that makes it worth reading?Ī novel holds very little value for me if doesn’t have a good story at the end of the day. On the Raod is Jack Kerouac’s crowning achievement as a writer because influenced so many people to get up and go on an adventure.
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