Living in the Wild in Jon Krakauer's novel "Into The Wild" and Jack London's novel "The Call of the Wild."

Living in a civilized society and in the wild are two totally different experiences. Life in a civilized society is well organized and developed; people can enjoy a comfortable and convenient life because of its agriculture, technology and art. In contrast, being in the wild is going back to nature where no humans are involved. Nevertheless, some people still choose to live in the wild. In Jon Krakauer's novel "Into The Wild", a young man …

…through out their journeys. Externally, Buck struggles with the bad environment and becomes stronger. Internally, he changes completely and becomes a savage wolf. For Chris, even though he ends up with death, he appreciates what other people have done for him and cherish the love. Also, he learns how to love others. Bibliography Krakauer, Jon. Into the Wild. New York: Random House, Inc. 1996. London, Jack. The Call of the Wild. New York: First Bantam publication. 1963.