Buck, the main character of Jack London's novel, loses his family in the first chapter of the novel; similarly Jack London began living on his own at the young age of fourteen. ... Both Jack and Buck lived in an environment where there was a struggle for survival in the second chapter of Jack London's novel. ... Like Jack London, Buck became very successful within his trade. ... Since Buck is a reflection of Jack London himself it is apparent that London felt he had finally reached greatness. ... Throughout the Story, Call of the Wild, Jack London showed us his personal ability to c...

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• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

White Fang Summer Reading Essay Jack London's novel White Fang portrays the life of a young wolf/dog and his fight for survival. ... In order to make this message well received by the reader London uses setting and conflict. ... Along with setting, conflict is another element of fiction, which is important to ensure that London's message is clear. ... White Fang by Jack London sends the message that life isn't always a "walk in the park" but if you try your hardest, you will succeed, or at least finish. Conflict and setting assisted London in sending his message across a...

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• Grade Level: High School

Despite growing up in a small town in Minnesota, being simply one out of billions of Americans, Sinclair Lewis had a large impact on the history of the United States of America. Not only did he aspire to become one of the greatest American writers ever; he was also the first American to win the N...

• Word Count: 898
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School