Exploring the Themes and Setting of 'The King of Mazy May' by Jack London
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“The King of Mazy
May” by Jack London
Nandlal/Flahive Dec, 2018
Nandlal/Flahive Dec, 2018
Themes:
Themes:
Survival and Strength of Character
Survival and Strength of Character
Literary Focus:
Literary Focus:
Character Motivation
Character Motivation
Background Information
Background Information
Setting: Yukon Territory in northwestern
Canada.
The first gold was discovered here in a small
creek off the Klondike River in the 1890s.
Eventually, tens of thousands of Americans
came to the area in search of gold, but they
faced obstacles such as below-freezing
temps, a lack of food, a harsh environment,
and few established settlements. Alas, many
died in their quest for gold.
In the first tens years of discovery, over $100
million in gold was removed from the region.
That’s a lot of money now. Imagine how
much it was worth back then!
Vocabulary Words
Toil
Toil
Endured
Endured
Prospectors
Prospectors
Liable
Liable
Poising
Poising
Declined
Declined
Summit
Summit
Claim
Claim
Stampede
Stampede
Protagonist
Protagonist
Suspense
Suspense
Conflict
Conflict
Set in the Yukon Territory during the Gold Rush, "The King of Mazy May" by Jack London explores the themes of survival and strength of character. The story follows a young protagonist facing challenges and dangers in the harsh wilderness as he navigates the treacherous quest for gold. With vivid descriptions and a focus on character motivation, London highlights the resilience and determination required to endure the hardships of the gold rush era.
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The King of Mazy May by Jack London Nandlal/Flahive Dec, 2018 Themes: Survival and Strength of Character Literary Focus: Character Motivation
Background Information Setting: Yukon Territory in northwestern Canada. The first gold was discovered here in a small creek off the Klondike River in the 1890s. Eventually, tens of thousands of Americans came to the area in search of gold, but they faced obstacles such as below-freezing temps, a lack of food, a harsh environment, and few established settlements. Alas, many died in their quest for gold. In the first tens years of discovery, over $100 million in gold was removed from the region. That s a lot of money now. Imagine how much it was worth back then!
Vocabulary Words Summit Claim Stampede Protagonist Suspense Conflict Toil Endured Prospectors Liable Poising Declined
