22 pages • 44 minutes read
Jack LondonThe Law of Life
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1901A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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?
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