While Grogan wanted to prove his worth in marrying the woman he loved, Smith wanted to prove to himself that he is now ready to get married at the pace of his adventure. Smith left shortly before getting married and was sure of that woman's love while Grogan went into the jungle unsure of the outcome of his adventure. But the bottom line is that both men ultimately achieve their hearts' desires, and it's amazing how similar their life experiences make them even though their experiences occurred centuries apart. He may not have been able to replicate Grogan's long journey through Africa due to the challenges each of them faced, the truth is that Julian highlights the beauty of what makes Africa what it is today. 'Today. Smith also managed to associate his love story with one of the greatest historical love affairs of the 19th century