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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
What different forms does death take in “The Law of Life”? How do these variations reflect or develop the theme of mortality?
Discuss London’s use of onomatopoeia and other kinds of auditory imagery. How does it contribute to the story’s overall meaning?
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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