White Fang Test Review

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Darwinism

Charles Darwin came up with the theory of revolution in the Origin of Species

Survival of the Fittest

The fittest to survive are the most adaptable.

Retrogression

A process of going from civilized to savage.

Antithesis

the exact opposite.

Atavism

The highest point of savagery.

Naturalism

Any being regardless of how civilized it is can in an instant revert to primitive savage instincts.

Moral of White Fang

The moral of the story is that White Fang found his heart of gold because he found someone that loves him.

Theme

A truth about life or human nature that a reader gets from a literary work.

Genetics

study of your genes. Gregor Mendel discovered genes on 1851.

Nature

The inherited physical and character traits of an individual.

Nurture

The forces or variables in the environment(setting) that affects the behavior and character of an individual.

Jack London Date of birth and death

1/12/1876-11/12 1916

Jack London’s parents

His mom was a card reader. His dad was a astrologist.

Traits of his parents:

Smart, persuasive and convincing communicators.

Jack London books

He wrote 19 novels at 22. On 1908, he wrote The Iron Heel, the first dystopian novel made.

Relation between White Fang and London

When White Fang is in a cage it relates to when London is in a jail cell.

What is the strongest instinct?

The instinct to survive.

Environmental Determinism

Behavior is determined by our interaction with the environment.

Conditioning

Behavior including physiological actions can be taught through repetition, rewards, and punishments.