The Road

The road, as Jackson refers to it in the “contemporary world” is a place defined by the event of driving. “Indeed, [roads] have often become for many the last resort for privacy and solitude and contact with nature. Roads no longer merely lead to places; they are places.” No other activity can safely take place on a road under normal circumstances. Like Jackson was saying, traveling on the road, whether it is for a long distance or a simple ten-minute drive to work, is usually associated as a peaceful experience. I think this is because the modern person is typically so busy that the unavoidable travel from point A to point B can be a nice break in their fast pace life. Personally, I don't like to be in the car for more than about 3 hours, the experience becomes monotonous, especially while driving through Texas. Also, if I am driving I prefer to be alone, it seem more peaceful that way and I feel more comfortable only being responsible for myself. I think the most enjoyable roads to drive on are the little country roads on a sunny day, with little traffic.