Kaila Brown, Post 1

In the book Bill Bryson, has decided to hike the Appalachian Trial. After making this decision he decided to ask who would like to come along. Stephan Katz, a long lost friend, gratefully accepted the offer. I believe that Katz excepted because he had nothing else to do and he hoped to maybe once again become friends with Bryson. Stephan Katz is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. He is currently in between jobs. I think that Katz just wants to get away from his past life. He told Bryson about how he had been going to AA meetings and how he wanted to move on. This trip may help Katz clear his mind from the past. I think Katz is hoping to gain a new sense of life. Also, Katz wants to become friends with Bryson again. It is obvious that Katz hadn’t forgotten about Bryson. When he called Bryson, Katz was worried that Bryson would say no because of the $600 that he owed Bryson. Bryon had completely forgot about this, but Katz hadn’t. Even when Katz is tired and obviously frustrated he sticks through it. Katz doesn’t give up because he wants to further his relationship with Bryson. Katz enjoys Bryon’s company. Katz hopes that once this trip is over that he and Bryson will be the best of friends and that he will stay drug and alcohol for the rest of his life. Katz also might be thinking that because he walked on the trail with Bryson, that his $600 debt with Bryson will be cleared. Even though Bryson had forgotten, this time spent together would clear Katz conscience.