the Call of the Wild英文读后感.docx

Abstract: Iread The Call of the Wild during May Day, a novel by Jack London who was an American author. Buck, a domesticated dog living at a ranch in the Santa Clara valley of California is the novels central character. Unfortunately, he is stolenby the gardener and sold into the brutal existence of an Alaskan sled dog. He reverts to atavistic traits. Buck has to adjust to, and survive, cruel treatments and fight to dominate other dogs in a harsh climate. He sheds the veneer of civilization, relying on primordial instincts and lessons he learns, to emerge as a leader in the wild at last. While reading the story of Buck, Ished tears of sorrow and sympathy, and was moved by great courage and the bravery he has shown in the face of every challenge. The only thing I can do is to cheer for him in silence and wish he can be stronger to fight with difficulties.From Buck, what I have learnt is to fight bravely and intellectually until the last minute in my life. And that is a great asset we should learn to gain. I choose the book to finish my book report just because I appreciate Buck very much. Key words: brave, perseverance, The Call of the Wild, survival, fightingFirst of all, I would like to mention the author Jack London when I share my views of The Call of the Wild. London was a passionate advocate of unionization, socialism, and the rights of workers and wrote several powerful works dealing with these topics such as his dystopian novel The Iron Heel, his non-fiction exposé The People of the Abyss, and The War of the Classes. [1]From his works, we can easily see that Jack London writes books in a way of realism and naturalism.Also the reflection of naturalism is manifestedin The Call of the Wild. WithThe Call of the Wild published in 1903, it made a reputation for London.As early as 1908 the novels was adapted to film and it has since seen several more cinematic adaptations. The book secured London a place in the canon of Americaliterature.The?Call?of?the?Wild?is?one?