![]() No one understands the contrast between civilization and the wild as a dog does, London suggests in his novel.īuck lived a life of luxury, one that was interpreted permanently when he was stolen and sold as a sled dog. London made this unique choice (as a dog-lover all his life) as a way to depict humanity and nature from an unusual perspective. If you’ve never read The Call of the Wild, the immediate realization that the main character is a dog is a surprising. And if, perhaps, you might experience the same type of joy in freedom and nature as Buck does. While the protagonist is a dog, readers can easily place themselves in Buck’s place and imagine what it would be like to be forced to live a wild life, very removed from that which you previously enjoyed. This major theme of the novel should appeal to all readers. ![]() ![]() It’s hard to finish Buck’s story without admiring his appreciation for nature (despite all the suffering he’s forced to endure). ![]() Civilization and Wilderness in The Call of the WildĪfter reading the novel, readers are meant to walk away questioning civilization and with a newfound interest in, and respect for, the natural world. ![]()
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