As well as London being an outgoing socialist, he stories are known to contain naturalistic beliefs. Although approaching this short story from a naturalistic view may dampen the political statement London is trying to make, knowing the man is destine to fail can be related to the success rate of a common man in a capitalistic economy. By following naturalism the audience can determine that the due to the character traits of the man and the dog and the environment they were in, their fates were sealed. Jack London reveals key characteristics about the nameless man throughout the story that allow the audience to piece together a character analysis. In the beginning of the story, he stops for a breath at the top of a steep hill but has to excuse the act by check his watch revealing his pride (London 2). The nameless man’s arrogance also shines through by his attempt to conquer the deadly Yukon alone, during his first winter. He exaggerates his survival abilities when he takes a separate, longer path than his buddies at the cabin with nothing more …show more content…
Jack London knew what trying to survive in a cut throat environment was like, whether it was in the Alaskan wilderness or pirating oysters to make ends meet. He expresses these views by writing this story in third person, allowing the narrator to give the audience insight into the minds of the characters. The insight gave key character traits that expressed how conquering this environment would be impossible without the possibility of working together. Eventually because of the lack of corporation of the nameless man and the dog in accordance with natures unforgiving ways the man dies. London shows the importance of working together in order to create a better life for people as well as the environment are immersed