22 pages 44 minutes read

Jack London

The Law of Life

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1901

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Essay Topics

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What different forms does death take in “The Law of Life”? How do these variations reflect or develop the theme of mortality?

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Discuss London’s use of onomatopoeia and other kinds of auditory imagery. How does it contribute to the story’s overall meaning?

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What role does Western society play in “The Law of Life”? Why might it be important for London to set the story where he does?