... a Jump to Theme and Inspiration

Its been said that the story, The Mission, follows the "better-off-not-knowing" idea or the opposite, "get-up-get-out-and-do-something!" idea toward life and living for Kaden. These ideas try to explain what and how Kaden feels through his travels away from home. Other themes

the story follows are selfishness in relationships, living a life without purpose, considering other people's feelings, dealing with consequences and living a "life-in-the fast-lane" .