Abstract: This study, by analyzing the similarities between Buck and Jack London, aims to interpret the latter's views on life in The Call of the Wild. Buck and Jack London experience the analogical conditions and both struggle unremittingly against all kinds of adversity. Buck's life proves that the fittest survives, which is what Jack London wants to expound in the novel. Buck's returning to the wild implies that Jack London longs for the freedom and individuality. Loves between Buck and Thornton suggest that Jack London is eager for true love. What Buck experiences show that the reality is cruel—no pain, no gain. Jack London makes every effort to survive in this troubled world and looks for his own freedom and true love, which is the most important thing he cares about in his life. This paper concludes that Buck's struggle for survival and its persistence in the story is a reflection of Jack London's interpretation of life. 

Key words: The Call of the Wild； struggle； the fittest survives； freedom； true love 

CONTENTS

Abstract

中文摘要

1. Introduction1

1.1 Introduction to Jack London and The Call of the Wild 

1.2 Literature Review

2. Fighting for the Living and Survival of the Fittest2

2.1 Similar Living Conditions between Buck and Jack London

2.2 Buck and Jack London's Unremitting Struggles

2.3 Being the Survivor and the Winner

3. Pursuit of Freedom and Individuality6

  3.1 Calling of the Wild – Buck's Returning to the wild

  3.2 Longing for Freedom and Individuality – Jack London's Traveling around the World

4. Eagerness for True Love7

4.1 Loves between Buck and Thornton

4.2 Jack London's Eagerness for Love

5. Conclusion.8

Bibliography..9

Acknowledgements..10