Katz is an interesting character to say the least. Whether he is hitting on some really ugly girl or doing God knows what in Bryson’s guest bedroom, he is still loved by Bryson (even though they haven’t seen each other much in 25 years). Things obviously didn’t go so well in Europe but Katz wants to try and rekindle this relationship.
That is why Katz wants to go hiking the trail with Bryson. As is stated in the book, Katz didn’t have a good life after Europe. After he got thrown in jail he decided to clean up his act. He goes to AA meeting and hasn’t touched an illegal substance since he was out of jail. I think that Katz wants to hike this trail with Bryson not only to become friends again but I think he wants to prove to himself that he can do something great without drugs or alcohol. He wants to gain self-esteem by hiking this trail. He sees it as a challenge to overcome his addiction. He completes a big step by saying no to alcohol when the drunken couple offers him some. Katz could have also called it quits when they stop to sleep or get food but no he wants to complete this journey. That is why he doesn’t quit, even if he is not in the best of shape.
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Good point--as Naomi mentioned, he is still fighting his food addiction, but clearly he is celebrating his victory over alcohol addiction.
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