Theme:
White Fang by Jack London explores the theme of nature, the wild, and the complexities of living beings adapting to their surroundings. It also includes the power of empathy and kindness in transforming even the wildest creatures.
Summary:
It is the story of a wolf dog that is rescued from its brutal owner and gradually becomes domesticated through the patience and kindness of its new owner, Weedon Scott. White Fang eventually defends Scott’s father from attack by an escaped convict.
Famous Quotes:
“The Wild still lingered in him and the wolf in him merely slept.”
“It was the worst hurt he had ever known.”
“He was a silent fury who no torment could tame.”
“White Fang had ceased eating, lost heart, and allowed every dog of the team to thrash him.”
“White Fang knew the law well: to oppress the weak and obey the strong.”
“I agree with you, Mr. Scott. That dog’s too intelligent to kill. ”
“Because of this new feeling within him, he ofttimes elected discomfort and pain for the sake of his god. ”
“Much of the Wild had been lost, so that to them the Wild was the unknown, the terrible, the ever menacing and ever warring. But to him, in appearance and action and impulse, still clung the Wild.”
“They were fire-makers! They were gods! ”
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