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The Remarkable Tale of Christopher Thomas Knight

Christopher Knight

16. Not Your Typical Hermit

The term ‘hermit’ has certain connotations, and some people imagine a crab that hides in its shell or an old man who lives in a cave, practices meditation, and imparts his wisdom on passersby. In reality, a hermit is anyone who lives alone and who is typically isolated from the outside world. Some people are hermits for religious reasons while others love a simple life.

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Christopher didn’t choose to live in solitude for religious reasons or any reason for that matter. It’s just something that happened. Unlike other hermits, however, he didn’t beg or sell things to get food. Instead, he wanted nothing to do with people and did what he had to in order to avoid human contact at all costs.