Jack London is one of the most famous American authors in 20th century. He is famous for his north-style novels in which the heroes infect readers with strong willpower and inner world. Love of Life, one of his most well-known stories, describes a man called ‘He’ by Jack London. He was deserted by his partner in desolate marsh, but fought perseveringly alone and finally survived. The great spirit of the hero has influenced readers for generations.
This essay briefly analyzes the hero’s character trait, such as perseverance and strong willpower etc. in that hard environment. It contains four parts: a brief introduction to Jack London, the hero’s willpower during his fighting for living, the perseverance after he was rescued by the scientific ship and the influence of his spirit on that time of Jack London and on the modern society.
Key words: perseverance; fighting; willpower; love of life
Ode to Life -- A Brief Analysis of Perseverance in Love of Life
Outline
Thesis statement: The hero of Love of Life called ‘He’ by Jack London, was deserted by his partner in desolate marsh, but he fought perseveringly alone and finally survived. His perseverance is unceasingly shining in the reader’s mind. His great spirit has influenced readers for generations.
I. Introduction
A. Background: A Brief Introduction of Jack London
B. Purpose
1. Briefly Analyzing the Hero’s Perseverance in Love of Life
2. Compendiously Introducing the Sense of the Hero’s Perseverance, at Jack London’s Age and Now
II. The Display of the Hero’s Perseverance during His Fighting for Living
A. How did He Choose to be Perseverant
B. How did He Keep up Perseverance
1. Searching for His Living Goal
2. Keeping the Goal in Mind Clearly
3. Making the Best Preparation for the Hard Condition
4. Doing the Best and never Giving up
III. His Perseverance’s Display after He was Found by a Scientific Ship
A. The Mess after He was just Rescued
B. His Perseverance’s Display after He was back to Common Life
IV. Influence of the Hero’s Story on the Society
A. Inspiring His Compeers at Jack London’s Age
B. Encouraging many People in the Modern Society
