I agree with this quote. I do think that human beings will never settle for what they have or already possess. We are always wanting more. We are always doing selfish things in order to benefit ourselves, never thinking of the people on the other end who may be struggling due to our selfish ways. I like how she refers to humans as an “appetite,” how we are always in hunger mode rather than just being satisfied. Constantly seeing what we can do to improve our own lives and our own well being rather than that of others. I do believe there is a time to be selfish and a time where you can put yourself before others, but living every day like that is plainly unacceptable.
I enjoyed the book very much and even though I may not agree with the ending I think it was the right way for it to end. The ending was bitter sweet. Even though they did not actually end up getting out of the forest, they came to the realization that they were going to make it and be okay on their own. They had become apart of the forest and it was their new home and no one could take that away from them.
