Jack London's Life

“Jack London is King” this was carved in to a block of wood found at the bus where Chris McCandless’s body was found. Chris McCandless admired Jack London as a man and a writer. Chris went into the wild’s of Alaska to prove that he could live off the land, with no modern conveniences, and no human contact. Jack London wrote stories about men and animals experiences against the environment, and survival against hardships, which were written from his own life. His works included individualism and the study of the laws of nature. Chris wanted to explore his own individualism, who he was, and how he was to live the rest of his life.

Throughout the book, the author Jack London was mentioned numerous times. Many of the excerpts from his writings were placed in the beginnings of the chapters. “London

In this essay I will compare two novels which deal with similar themes but in significantly different ways: “The Chrysalids”, a science fiction novel by John Wyndham published in 1955 and “Brave New World”, a novel by Aldous Huxley published in 1932.

The author highlights different points in the story with several scenes of action. One part in the story that really stands out to me is when Jack London writes:

In Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, as well as in Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species of Natural Selection, man's dual nature is illustrated in terms of evolution and morality. In this essay I will argue that Stevenson's description of both the interior and exterior struggles of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde echo Darwin's theories of evolution and natural selection. Through close readings, comparisons, and the juxtaposition of the novel and theoretical genre, I will explain how Stevenson's physical description of Edward Hyde can be divided into three streams (the primitive being, the animalistic, and the childlike) and mirrors Darwin's argument that "man still bears in his bodily frame the indelible

The Naturalist work, “To Build a Fire” by Jack London excels in the Naturalist idea of determinism. This means that what could happen, most likely will happen. Through the character’s treacherous journey in the snow and frigid temperatures we can see two pieces of masculinity exemplified by our author, the fighter’s mentality, and stubbornness. The masculine fighter’s mentality and will to never give up shows men’s perseverance through a Naturalistic view. One of these views was that behavior was determined by your environment (Darwin). This environment that are character was in was critical which lead to the man having a careful outlook but still end up

All writers share the aspect of depicting meaning behind written work, but the way the writer presents the meaning to the audience is what makes each writer unique. “The Time and the Machine” (1936) by Aldous Huxley was written to show readers how modern life is structured around time. Huxley shapes the essay to show readers the significance of the way tracking time has changed since its invention. “Some Thoughts on the Common Toad” (1946) by George Orwell is an essay based on a common toad rising in the spring. Orwell structures this essay in a way that brings readers’ attention to the meaning; life can be enjoyed by everyone at the cost of nothing.

The novel was written in 1896 in England, 37 years after Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, was published. Darwin’s theory of evolution summarizes that natural selection is the method of preserving and accumulating minor genetic mutations that prove to be advantageous and discarding features that do not prove to show to be beneficial in a span of several thousand years (Than). This had a huge effect on England, since before the publication animal experimentation was tolerated. But once Darwin introduced a theory suggesting that humans might have been descended from apes and not angels, many people felt a connection and began to humanize these creatures that were once considered inferior.

     John Griffith London, better known to us as Jack London, was born to Flora Wellman January 12, 1876, in San Francisco. (Ranch Album)  His father was presumably W.H. Chaney, who left Flora after finding out she was pregnant. (Stasz, 9)  Flora met and eventually married John London on September 7, 1876 bringing John's two other children, Ida and Eliza, into the family. (Ranch Album) Flora enlisted the help of a wet nurse and, with the help her and Eliza, Jack London was raised.  For the next ten years, John and his family relocated several times within California, moving from farm to farm trying to become financially successful. (Marshall) Finally, the London family moved to Oakland where Jack

Jack London, an American author known for his thrilling adventure stories, showed the world that even an exciting story that takes place in exotic settings can include all the intricacies of great literature. This is seen in many of his stories with the implementation of symbolism, many times a recurring theme in his work. Also, London used many ideas of the day such as Darwinism and Spencerism in his writings in order to better portray his views. However, perhaps one of the most telling signs that London wrote good literature was through London's mastery of a rising literary movement known as naturalism.

Jack London is quoted as saying once, “no mentor but myself”. He gave this quote when he was speaking of other writers, and critics in the title of one of his books (Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., 2014). What a writer he turned out to be on the world, and upon literary societies as a whole. A truly talented mentor to himself and others. Most importantly what was he mentoring to himself, and in so doing mentoring and teaching to us also of his lifestyles and of his experiences and pains? Especially in the short story genre. Just a little unfounded boy named John Griffith Chaney and growing up in San Francisco during the late 1800’s. Taking on a mysterious shroud mostly overlooked we will find out who the newly named John Griffith “Jack London really is and who he revealed to become, and unprecedented member of the Great American authors. We will take a look at this author; uncovered through life, and his life as decoded in one of his endearing works, “Aloha Oe”.

Goldie Morgentaler, assistant professor of English at the University of Lethbridge, compares Charles Dickens’s Great Expectations with Charles Darwin’s The Origin of Species, suggesting that a Darwinian influence can be found within its text. Morgentaler argues her point using the time the two books were written and the sudden disregard of heredity as a formative influence of human identity in Dickens’s writing. Morgentaler’s arguments are somewhat weak in evidence but I agree that it probably isn’t a coincidence that Dickens’s writing on this subject matter changed around the same time as Darwin’s book was published. I will engage some of the points that I thought were strongest in favor

Jack London's sense of naturalism drastically changes text's attitude into a single focal-point that what the character does is for the sake of his survival. According to the text, ''Buck's first day...was filled with shock and surprise. He had been suddenly jerked from the heart of civilization and flung into the heart of things primordial.'' Buck, as the author describes was a regular dog before he was torn from his previous life and sent to another. In addition, London wants to create a feeling that Buck realizes he must change and fit into the new world to survive. As Buck continues to be exposed to the wilderness, his attitude and feelings about nature change.

In history there has been many writers. Jack London is one of those writers with a very special style. Lots people tend to overlook the style in writing, not focusing on its impact on meaning. Jack London has developed his own type of style which is deeply shown through their personal writing. In London's stories "Love of Life" and "To Build a Fire", he uses poetic style, multiple literary movements in his writing and tons of themes throughout his stories.

The influence of Aldous Huxley’s family, beliefs, education, and the historical movements during his lifetime heavily influence the characteristics and themes found in his writing. Huxley was raised in a family heavily devoted to science, which contributes to the prominence of scientific thinking in Island. The impact of science on his family was leading him to become a physician, but due to his blindness he was required to find another study. He resorted to studying english literature and philosophy. His study of philosophy is evident in Island, through his considerably opinionated comments made by characters in the novel. His studies were not the only influence of his writing, Huxley was also influenced by the prominence of