Jack London Essay

Jack London wrote about the destruction of San Francisco for the people who where not there. "Wednesday night saw the destruction of the very heart of the city. Dynamite was lavishly used, and many of San Francisco proudest structures were crumbled by man himself into ruins, but there was no withstanding the onrush of the flames." There was a lot of smoke due to the burning of so many buildings. "Within an hour after the earthquake shock the smoke of San Francisco's burning was a lurid tower…

In Jack London's book, The Call of the Wild there are many themes that focus on life and experiences that Buck has. There are deaths of many dogs and good things that happen to Buck. He experiences real life problems. The book is expresses realism more than naturalism. Buck and Spitz fight throughout the book until Spitz dies at the end. In The Call of the Wild, Jack London says, "Spitz struggled madly to keep up. He saw the silent circle, with gleaming eyes, lolling tongue, and silvery…

authors have written pieces of literature based on events that are occurring now, or that have happened in history; one of these famous authors is Jack London. Jack London is famous for many writings; two of his short stories include, "Love of Life" and "To Build a Fire". These short stories are acts of history expressed in a literature format. In Jack Londons writing he uses a straight forward style of writing, it is simple to read, yet keeps readers engaged and on the edge of their seats to…

When Jack London said “I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet,” he meant that he wants to live an interesting and unpredictable life that keeps him guessing, rather than cycling the same safe routine with no deviation. He wants to live his life without worrying about the potential danger because danger is all around us. If you think about it, nothing you do in your life really matters because we are just a grain of sand in the…

horrific crimes as well. This fact is what makes those punishments so important. As evils both great and small were rising up, there had to be punishments to meet them at the pass. The Victorian era implemented punishments that not only benefitted London, but would be very influential to the American Justice system and systems like it. The Victorian Era was a departure from the more barbaric practices of the eras it followed. Police became a more common occurrence in the streets, and trials…

whether it comes through wars or through changes in day-to-day life. Change like this can affect a lot of lifestyles and how circumstances are viewed throughout the world. These changes affected many viewpoints, including writers. This is the case in Jack London's “To Build a Fire” and Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “Nature” and “Self-Reliance”. London's naturalist views and Emerson's transcendentalist views differ in beliefs about nature. This reflects how the Civil War and Darwinism affect the way that…

its great cities within the hands of potential catastrophe. Famous writers Jack London and Mark Twain both recollect the events they witnessed during an earthquake known as the “great earthquake” that took place along this faultline, both narratives titled “The San Francisco Earthquake”. Although both essays possess the same title, each grasp onto different perspectives through syntax, tone, and subject as Jack London tries to churn a personal fear and loss within the hearts of readers as they…

Jack London, born on January 12, 1876, had a deep passion for writing. He was not only an American novelist, journalist, and social activist, but he was also one of the first writers to be acknowledged by a large population due to his great skills in writing fiction. One of his famous statements is, “The proper function of man is to live, not exist. I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.” London is trying to express how he believes that people should be going out…

18th century intertwined the theme of their short stories with the current events of the time. American authors Kate Chopin, Jack London, and Sarah Jewett passionately communicated a message thru their short stories in order to motivate change or provoke understanding of the society in which they lived. Chopin demonstrates her concern for women’s role in the past, while London shows his concern for survival skills and Jewett proves the importance of nature. The authors of these stories act as…

to nature and die. The stories "To Build a Fire" by Jack London and "The Ledge" by Lawrence Sargent Hall have these naturalistic themes present. These two stories both share common themes or ideas, but ultimately they differ in the way some of the similar factors are presented or portrayed. "To Build a Fire" takes place in Alaska, where a man drifts away from the Yukon Trail drifts, choosing to take a faster route to meet up with “the boys”(London 65-66) at their camp. Although being warned…