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The main ideology that resounds through On the Road is a zest for motion. Sal and Dean do not question the purpose of their journey, or even whether there is a purpose at all. Instead they wander compulsively and go racing towards the sunset based on instinct alone. This reflects the instibility of their lives and social positions; Sal is a writer unsure of his style and income, and Dean has no income at all for most of the novel. Even though the book spans several years, few of the characters display significant change of character or increase in maturity. The dominant reading here is to ally with the two protagonists against society, against wealth and mainstream culture, and to embrace the road that they’re on, so to speak.