Jack London By: Miguel Hernandez

Thesis Throughout his famous novels, Jack London emphasized ‘Evolution’ and ‘Naturalism’ as his dominant themes, along with his personal experiences.

Jack London’s Life Jack London was born in San Francisco in Jack London was born in San Francisco in He had a mother (Flora Wellman) who took care of him and his birth father (William Chaney) left the family. He had a mother (Flora Wellman) who took care of him and his birth father (William Chaney) left the family. Flora met another man named John London and got married. This man became Jack’s step father. Flora met another man named John London and got married. This man became Jack’s step father. As Jack grew up, he had to work to provide for his family. He started working at the age of 8 and had different jobs as time went on. Although he had many occupations, they were all low-paying. As Jack grew up, he had to work to provide for his family. He started working at the age of 8 and had different jobs as time went on. Although he had many occupations, they were all low-paying. He returned to school at the age of 19 since he had to drop out so that he could complete his jobs. He returned to school at the age of 19 since he had to drop out so that he could complete his jobs. Believe it or not, after graduating, Jack London showed interest in government. He tried to run for the mayor of Oakland as a Socialist candidate but failed to become mayor after several tries. Believe it or not, after graduating, Jack London showed interest in government. He tried to run for the mayor of Oakland as a Socialist candidate but failed to become mayor after several tries. After this, he decided to become a writer and started writing children’s books until he progressed his way to classic novels like ‘Call of the Wild’ and ‘White Fang’. After this, he decided to become a writer and started writing children’s books until he progressed his way to classic novels like ‘Call of the Wild’ and ‘White Fang’.

Jack London’s Life During his writing career, many philosophers influenced his writing, like Charles Darwin, the man who first stated the theory of Evolution. During his writing career, many philosophers influenced his writing, like Charles Darwin, the man who first stated the theory of Evolution. Again, Charles Darwin along with Hippolyte Taine, influenced London with another theory (theme) which was Naturalism as he read their different books. Again, Charles Darwin along with Hippolyte Taine, influenced London with another theory (theme) which was Naturalism as he read their different books. Along with these important people, his life experiences influenced his writing greatly too. One experience in particular is The Klondike Gold Rush. Along with these important people, his life experiences influenced his writing greatly too. One experience in particular is The Klondike Gold Rush. As time went by, he went to explore different places, one of which was Hawaii. It became a very famous tourist spot after London visited the many islands. As time went by, he went to explore different places, one of which was Hawaii. It became a very famous tourist spot after London visited the many islands. He used his fame to spread his different beliefs like Socialism. He used his fame to spread his different beliefs like Socialism. Sadly, he died in 1916 because of renal failure. In his entire writing career, he wrote 51 novels and hundreds of different articles. Sadly, he died in 1916 because of renal failure. In his entire writing career, he wrote 51 novels and hundreds of different articles.

White Fang Summary White Fang is a story of a wolf-dog that was influenced by the environment to change from a wild wolf-dog into a tamed and domesticated house dog. At first, he was born in the wild with his mother by his side. His mother was a dog. The Native Indians took White Fang and his mother and took care of them in exchange for being their dog. As time went by with the Indians, White Fang and his mother began to become separated and eventually forgot about each other. When the Indians decided to go to Yukon, a man named Beauty Smith began to like White Fang and took him to become his fighter dog. He was then used to fight other dogs and was critically injured after losing to another dog in a fight. There, Beauty got rid of him and a man named Weedon Scott took care of him. He treated White Fang like a special pet, and there, White Fang experienced love for the first time. He drastically changed at this point into a partially tamed dog. He went with Weedon Scott to California and there he became a house pet. He adapted very well to his surroundings and became like one of the regular dogs. Because of Weedon’s influence in his life, he changed from a wild, undomesticated wolf-dog into a humble, tamed house dog.

Author Analysis Very evident with Jack London’s novels is the influence of Naturalism in the dogs’ lives. They had to adapt to their surroundings as they migrate in different locations. Along with that, the experiences of living the North also influenced them to change. Evolution also kicks in where both dogs experience characters’ development from being wild to tamed or tamed to wild.

Evolution Evolutions are the changes in characteristics of humans, animals, and organisms from every generation. Evolutions are the changes in characteristics of humans, animals, and organisms from every generation. Charles Darwin thought of the idea that apes were living in Earth first. After generations passed, these apes transformed into men. Charles Darwin thought of the idea that apes were living in Earth first. After generations passed, these apes transformed into men. Jack London became interested in Evolution because of Charles Darwin. Jack London became interested in Evolution because of Charles Darwin. He read Darwin’s different books which gave him ideas to use this as some of his book’s themes. He read Darwin’s different books which gave him ideas to use this as some of his book’s themes. Evolution is seen in ‘Call of the Wild’ and ‘White Fang’. Evolution is seen in ‘Call of the Wild’ and ‘White Fang’. In ‘Call of the Wild’, Buck remembers his ancestors as wolves and in ‘White Fang’, there is the connection between dogs and wolves. In ‘Call of the Wild’, Buck remembers his ancestors as wolves and in ‘White Fang’, there is the connection between dogs and wolves. According to scientific research, dog and wolves DO have a connection. The dog is a direct descendent from the grey wolf. According to scientific research, dog and wolves DO have a connection. The dog is a direct descendent from the grey wolf. This shows that the grey wolves have evolved to a more domestic type of animal which is a dog. This shows that the grey wolves have evolved to a more domestic type of animal which is a dog.

Naturalism Literary ‘Naturalism’ states that heredity, environment, and outside forces affect humanity. Literary ‘Naturalism’ states that heredity, environment, and outside forces affect humanity. In Jack London’s case, ‘Naturalism’ affects animals too. In Jack London’s case, ‘Naturalism’ affects animals too. Jack London was again influenced by Charles Darwin along with Hippolyte Taine. Reading their writings influenced Jack to write books with those themes. Jack London was again influenced by Charles Darwin along with Hippolyte Taine. Reading their writings influenced Jack to write books with those themes. Some examples were ‘Call of the Wild’ and ‘White Fang’. Some examples were ‘Call of the Wild’ and ‘White Fang’. In ‘Call of the Wild’, Buck was impacted by the environment, which was the cold north, and heredity, which was his ancestors being wolves. This transformed him from being a tamed dog to a wild animal. In ‘Call of the Wild’, Buck was impacted by the environment, which was the cold north, and heredity, which was his ancestors being wolves. This transformed him from being a tamed dog to a wild animal. In ‘White Fang’, White Fang was impacted by the environment, which was the switch from cold Yukon to warm California, and by outside forces, which was meeting Weedon Scott. This transformed him from a wild, wolf-dog into a disciplined house companion. In ‘White Fang’, White Fang was impacted by the environment, which was the switch from cold Yukon to warm California, and by outside forces, which was meeting Weedon Scott. This transformed him from a wild, wolf-dog into a disciplined house companion.

The Klondike Gold Rush In August 16, 1896, Yukon area Indians discovered gold in Rabbit Creek which was near Dawson. In August 16, 1896, Yukon area Indians discovered gold in Rabbit Creek which was near Dawson. The word of riches spread slowly but when it did, many people began to show up to Yukon for the riches. The word of riches spread slowly but when it did, many people began to show up to Yukon for the riches. When ships arrived at Seattle, it was filled with lots of gold that people wanted. When ships arrived at Seattle, it was filled with lots of gold that people wanted. Jack London became one of the people who wanted these riches so he went along with the others. Jack London became one of the people who wanted these riches so he went along with the others. Sled-dogs were a necessity so a lot of people bought dogs for high prices. Sled-dogs were a necessity so a lot of people bought dogs for high prices. This hunt for gold ended in 1898 This hunt for gold ended in 1898 Jack London’s experience in the Klondike Gold Rush ties with his novels. They influenced him to write different novels based on the gold rush. Jack London’s experience in the Klondike Gold Rush ties with his novels. They influenced him to write different novels based on the gold rush. ‘Call of the Wild’ took place in the cold north where gold was found. ‘Call of the Wild’ took place in the cold north where gold was found. The setting of ‘White Fang’ also was in Yukon. The setting of ‘White Fang’ also was in Yukon. Buck in ‘Call of the Wild’ was sold so that he can be used for a sled dog. Buck in ‘Call of the Wild’ was sold so that he can be used for a sled dog. White Fang was also used as a sled dog for the Indians. White Fang was also used as a sled dog for the Indians. Jack London’s sights and experiences are tied with these stories so there is some realistic elements. Jack London’s sights and experiences are tied with these stories so there is some realistic elements.

Conclusion The dominant themes of Jack London’s novels emphasize his beliefs in the theory of Evolution, Naturalism and, a reflection of his personal experiences as well.

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