Brent's journey was traveling to the four corners of America. Throughout the journey, the more important pursuit in his journey was growing as a person. The painter that Brent told everything. She helped him to understand that he wasn't useless and he could be forgiven by some even if he didn't quite forgive himself. She helped him to realize how many good things waited him in his future and that he could go on with his life. Although Mrs. Zamora was the first one to help Brent and give him advice. The more important one was the painter in Maine. She was the one who gave Brent the advice and made him consider what his real journey was for. She was the one who changed Brent's whole journey. She allowed him to reconsider his thoughts and to achieve the true meaning of his journey. And let him feel more better. At last, Brent becomes quiet, stubborn, and withdraw.