1. Why did Jack London yearn to have adventures?
2. How did Charmian benefit from her marriage to Jack London?
3. Were people right to be angry with London for divorcing Bess and then quickly marrying Charmian?
4. What did London's experiences in the Klondike teach him? How did he put the lessons to work in his career?
5. What did London learn while sailing the South Seas? How did his experiences during the voyage affect his attitudes and behavior?
6. What aspect of London does Dyer believe is the most important for understanding London's life?
7. What role did alcohol play in London's life? How important does Dyer say it was?
8. What does Dyer leave unexplained about London's racism?
9. If London was a racist, should his books.....
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