“ White Fang knew the law well: to oppress the weak and obey the strong. ”
Jack London, White Fang (1906). copy citation
| Author | Jack London |
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| Source | White Fang |
| Topic | strength weakness law obedience |
| Date | 1906 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/910/910-h/910-h.htm |
Context
“They got out of his way when he came along; nor did the boldest of them ever dare to rob him of his meat. On the contrary, they devoured their own meat hurriedly, for fear that he would take it away from them. White Fang knew the law well: to oppress the weak and obey the strong. He ate his share of meat as rapidly as he could. And then woe the dog that had not yet finished! A snarl and a flash of fangs, and that dog would wail his indignation to the uncomforting stars while White Fang finished his portion for him.”
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