White Fang

White Fang

by

Jack London

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White Fang is impressed by man's ability to make fire. As a man-made source of light and warmth, it represents man's "mastery over matter," both live and lifeless things. As such, as it stands a symbol of man's god-like power and his lordship over living things, including canines, like White Fang.

Fire Quotes in White Fang

The White Fang quotes below all refer to the symbol of Fire. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
The Struggle for Survival Theme Icon
).
Part 3, Chapter 2 Quotes

There was something calling to him [White Fang] out there in the open. His mother heard it, too. But she heard also that other and louder call, the call of the fire and of man—the call which it has been given alone of all animals to the wolf to answer.

Related Characters: White Fang, Kiche, the she-wolf
Related Symbols: Fire, The Call
Related Literary Devices:
Page Number: 62
Explanation and Analysis:
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Fire Symbol Timeline in White Fang

The timeline below shows where the symbol Fire appears in White Fang. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Part 1, Chapter 3
The Struggle for Survival Theme Icon
...and pulls the sled along with the two remaining dogs. He makes camp, lighting a fire to keep the hungry wolves at bay. He doses off, but awakens to see the... (full context)
The Struggle for Survival Theme Icon
Real wolf cries awaken him. The wolves are upon him. Henry builds a circle of fire around himself to fend them off. As the fire dies and his stamina wanes, he... (full context)
Part 3, Chapter 1
The Struggle for Survival Theme Icon
Mastery Theme Icon
White Fang watches Gray Beaver make fire for the first time. Amazed, White Fang approaches it, but burns his nose and tongue... (full context)