Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter One The Four Phases of Buck's Transformation
1.1 The Initiation of Buck's transformation
1.2 Buck's Death
1.3 Buck's Rebirth
1.4 Buck's Apotheosis
ChapterTwoLanguageandStyle
2.1 First phase: Lyrical Style and Poetic language
2.2 Second phase: Vivid and Impressive Language
2.3 Third phase: Idyllic Language
2.4 Fourth phase: Mythic Atmosphere
Chapter Three The Naturalistic Tendency in The Characterization of Buck
3.1 American Naturalism and its Major Features
3.2 The Influence of Naturalism on Jack London
3.3 The Naturalistic Tendency in the Characterization of Buck
3.3.1 Biological Determinism
3.3.2 The Fittest Survival
Conclusion
Notes
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