Anthropomorphism In Never Cry Wolf

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In the book Never Cry Wolf by Farley Mowat, anthropomorphism is a big part of the book. Anthropomorphism is a literary device that can be defined as a technique in which a writer ascribes human traits, ambitions, emotions or entire behavior to animals, non-human beings, natural phenomena or objects. Examples of anthropomorphism in the book are when Farley gives names to the wolves.
George is the pack leader, Angelina is George’s mate, and Uncle Albert is a lone male that takes care of the pups and helps George on hunts.

Anthropomorphism does not take away importance from the book. If anything, it adds more. It makes the story more interesting and more fun to read about.
It helps you understand the roles of each wolf in the pack. So, in