White Fang

In Part 1, London introduces Henry, who doesn’t return to in the rest of the novel. Why does London use Henry’s story to begin the novel, rather than beginning with White Fang, who is the novel’s real protagonist?

How does gender function in wolf society? Based on what is known now about how wolves mate and socialize, is London’s depiction of sexual competition and gender hierarchies among the wolves accurate? Why or why not? Cite a credible outside source, as well as the text, in your response.

Consider Plato’s Allegory of the Cave in relation to White Fang. How is Plato’s cave represented in the novel, and how does it contribute to White Fang’s character development?