The diction of a poem or story can change how the reader can visualize what the author is saying. Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, and Stephen King are a few very famous authors that use diction to add more to their stories. Think about it, without diction, many of great stories from the past and present all use great word choice. Diction can be the difference between reading the story and visualizing the story. Both “Call of the Wild” by Jack London and “Wolves” by John Haines both take place during the time of the Klondike Gold Rush. Each story both shows just how harsh it was for both the men and the wolves by showing the beauty and brutality of the wolves in the Klondike. John Haines lived in Fairbanks, Alaska while he was writing, so in a …show more content…
What is more important in a wolf? Beauty, or brutality? Jack London perfectly portrays this in his novel “Call of the Wild” by using excellent word choice. When Jack London uses diction, or word choice, he can compare the beauty of the wolves in the Klondike and the savageness of them. London shows that the savage wolves did not care if they were on the ground, or wounded, they would attack and kill them. The specific word choice used to describe the gore scenes adds to the brutal environment of the Klondike. London can achieve the savage tone that is in “Call of the Wild” by describing it in detail. It was Buck’s first day at Dyea Beach after being kidnapped. He did not know what to expect, and was shocked by the savageness of the huskies there. “There was no warning, only a leap in like a flash, a metallic clip of teeth, a leap out equally swift, and Curly’s face was ripped open from eye to jaw.” (London - Page 15) The quote is so gory that the reader can picture how savage the huskies were in the Klondike. London uses the detail of how the huskies teeth were, and how they attacked, which showed that it definitely was a brutal environment. The savage tone was only shown more in the way how London described how Curly was killed. He could have said that Curly was just killed, but chose to describe in an almost disgusting way how Curly’s face was ripped open …show more content…
The answer is yes, and both John Haines and Jack London show this in their works of literature. Both “Call of the Wild” and “Wolves” tones and meanings both show that wolves can be savages, but can also be beautiful at the same time. The authors of these stories used diction to convey this to the readers. Without these authors, American readers would not be as mystified of the beauty of wolves. So, what’s more important in a wolf, beauty or
Call of the Wild Francois vs Perrault Millions of dogs are abused and used as work animals each year which is sad because dog is man's best friend. In the book The Call of the Wild the author, Jack London went to the Klondike and faced circumstances that Introduced him to how work animals are treated. London shows the characters Francois and Perrault as having different perspectives on the treatment of work animals. In the book Buck who is one of the work animals, and his many wolf packs, reveal how humans view work animals differently through the perspectives of Perrault and Francois.
Diction is the use of powerful words that show the mood, attitude, and style of writing. Hillenbrand enforces this literary devices to show the reaction of the crowded throughout the race. The reaction of the crowed is being mirrored by the reaction of the audience. Seabiscuit refuses to let War Admiral pass him as the two horses sprint for the finish line. As Seabiscuit crossed the finish line with a thirty-five foot lead on War Admiral, the crowed created a “pandemonium” cheer.
In using diction the author was able to invigorate a higher connection, and therefore amplify a connection between reader and writer. Another example, that can really inform readers in multiple aspects is, “The houses up here were shabbier than the brick houses lower down in the valley. They were made of wood, with lopsided porches, sagging roofs, rusted-out gutters, and balding tar paper or asphalt shingles slowly but surely parting from the underwall.” (Walls 150) Jeanette connected her lifestyle with her environment around her, as well as connecting the readers with her feelings.
Rhetorical Analysis of Jon Krakauer’s “Into the Wild ” Jon Krakauer ’s purpose in writing Into the Wild is to recount Chris McCandless’ journey, physical and metaphysical, from college in Georgia to his death in Alaska, through the use of factual, and anecdotal evidence. Krakauer uses factual evidence to establish that he is a trustworthy narrator capable of giving the reader a realistic scope on the events in the story. Jon uses anecdotal evidence to see into Chris’ psyche from the various perspectives found in the book’s excerpts, including how Jon understands the events.
In the poem “Ask Me” by William Stafford, the speaker compares his life to a river. When the river has stopped flowing the speaker has time to sit and think about his life. The speaker is saying, that he has made mistakes in his life but his mistakes don’t define him. He can’t take full responsibility for what has gotten him to the certain point in his life because there have been people along the way who have helped him. People who have come into the speaker’s life have hurt and loved him.
Concrete Details/Imagery Gallien starts to notice the settings around him while he is on his way to drop Alex off. “For the first few miles the stampede trail was well graded and led past cabins scattered among weedy stands of spruce and aspen. Beyond the last of the log shacks, however, the road rapidly deteriorated” (Kraukaur 2). This quote creates of visual of the quick change from rural civilization to deep and dense forest.
Abhi Kasipuram Mr. Blakeslee Hour 4 Fall 2016 Figurative Language In “Sandkings” Summary: An evil man named Kress is sold some unique pets that worship him and fight. He is warned to treat them well, but he does not, and by the end, wanted to kill him.
An example of diction is “a strange nostalgia”. The author chose the word “nostalgia” to add texture to her
The difference in climates and environment creates different obstacles and things that have to be learned in order to survive in the wild(Napierkowski). Besides just the setting he also had to face the wild. A theme of the story is civilization vs. the wild. His life was changed over a period of time. The title itself says “The Call of the Wild”.
Rhetorical appeals serve as a major role in the characters speaking style. The speaking style reflects his or her main points that the character is trying to convey. It also reveals the characters feelings and emotions. John Proctor uses strong rhetorical appeals throughout the play. John Proctor is loyal, honest, and kind-hearted.
For example, in one passage the author states, “The turkey-bone sculpture gives off a faint rotting odor” (151). This is just one of the many examples of sensory detail which make the novel move enjoyable. The combination of figurative language and descriptive imagery in the novel makes it both able to be understood easily and enjoyable for
In Mowat’s writing, he uses emotion, facts, and trust to convince the reader that wolves are not bloodthirsty killers. To begin with, Mowat uses emotion to help the reader connect with the wolves. In chapter five he watches as the wolves are “centered around the playing of a game of tag” (64). From this, readers are able to connect with the wolves and understand the joy
“On A Mountain Trail,” by Harry Perry Robinson, portrays wolves as grim, dark forms who moved as rapidly as they did and whom silently, yet ever persistently came upon them with no warning. (paragraphs 1, 6) These ominous creatures may represent the swift and graceful desperation of nature. This representation reveals itself to us in many ways, one of these ways being the way in which Robinson describes the wolves. By describing the pack of wolves as silent and consumed with the pertinacity of the hunt whom which seemed to rise, “out of the earth and the shadow of the bushes,” he conveys that the figures were in sync, yet held chaos in their
Jack London’s short stories are held in high regard to this day, and are still considered to show the true harshness of mother nature and the ignorance of man. London himself knows all too well the unforgiving vexation of the Klondike Gold Rush, having developed scurvy and an injury that permanently affected the use of his leg. His stories are also influenced by the literary movement of naturalism, which focuses on extreme conditions that shape human mentality. London’s usual writing style consists of very long, drawn out descriptions of the characters or the scene around these characters. A large sum of his stories focus on the instincts of animals and the questionable survival of man in extreme conditions and situations.
Fairytale Comparative Analysis: Little Red Riding Hood The classic story of Little Red Riding Hood that everyone knows is not the only storyline. In “Little Red Riding Hood” by Charles Perrault, he tells the classic fairytale of the little girl going to her grandma’s house and gets stopped by a wolf. In “The Company of Wolves” by Angela Carter is a twisted, dark fairytale about a pack of wolves who capture a little girl in the woods. According to Kimberley J. Lau, Carter actually translated Perrault’s fairytales, which today are the base line for most Disney movies.