The Southland refers to California and the warm and comfortable conditions of life in this region. It is associated with civilization, domesticity, and the laws of man and society.
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The Southland Symbol Timeline in White Fang
The timeline below shows where the symbol The Southland appears in White Fang. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Part 5, Chapter 3
White Fang quickly learns that the laws of hunting and foraging in the Southland are different from those of the Northland. Used to hunting wild things, he follows his...
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Part 5, Chapter 4
...Although White Fang misses the Northland, he prospers under the sunshine and abundance of the Southland and Scott's kindness, "flourishing like a flower planted in good soil." He knows the law...
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White Fang's second winter in the Southland arrives. He notices a change in Collie. She is more playful and gentle. One day,...
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