The question that Kerouac is attempting to answer in "On the Road" is a question of life itself. It's a question asked in the book itself; "What do you want out of life?" (57) It's a question that Kerouac almost answers. While reading it, I craved travel, to get out and explore, to forget responsibilities. It is such a addicting novel because it asks this question. It asks what you want to do and encourages you to pursue that, no matter what your calling in life is. The book not only explores Sal's life, but the lives of so many others- such as Dean, Remi and his Lee Ann and Terry. The affect they have on Sal, on his views in life is incredible. They impact him so greatly, especially Dean, even if it's this wild goose chase that he's got Paradise on.
The question that this book poses is such an important one. It's one that grips you as you turn each page, and one that sinks into your very skin as you finally snap back to reality. What do you want out of life? Maybe the answer is on the road.
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