Naturalism (The call of the wild) Jack London's concept of the ;superman; in Buck.
This essay traces the philosophical and psychological basis of the narrative. The importance of the contrast between the city and the country is noted. It focuses primarily, however, on the realization of inner savagery and the sublime nature of the complete surrender to "The Call of the Wild for Buck" in his journey of self-realization. 8 pgs. 2 f/c. 4b.