Escapism in Jack Kerouac’s On The Road
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This thesis focuses on Escapism in Jack Kerouac’s On The Road.Written after
the social turmoil of the Great Depression and World War II, the novel explores the
feelings, ideas, and experiences of restless, idealistic youth who yearns for something
more than the bland conformity of a generally prosperous society. The novel focuses
on the travels of two young men who crisscross the United States in search of
adventure and excitement. The main characters celebrate their life by using their
freewill and ignoring all their responsibilities the root such carefree nature however,
lies in their escape from society and their failure to adopt with the hard times.