How Does Jack London Show The Power Of The Primitive

“With the exception of the two mongrels, they were bewildered and spirit broken by the strange savage environment in which they found themselves and by the ill treatment they had received.” (London, 61). The Call of the Wild by Jack London is a venturesome novel that follows the main character, Buck, on his thrilling experiences during the Klondike gold rush. Being swept away from his easy going life in California, Buck is taken abroad when he finds himself in the harsh Yukon environment. In order to survive, he must turn to the ways of his ancestors, as he begins retrogressing into a primitive wolf. The theme of power of the primitive is shown throughout this compelling novel as Buck does what is necessary to survive.
As soon as Buck arrives