Analysis of Human and Wild Idealizations through the NovelsCall of the Wild and Catch 22
Keywords:
Call of the Wild, Catch 22, novel, wilderness, lived experiencesAbstract
In this literature survey, a comparison will be established between two rich novels the Call of the Wild and Catch 22 by comparing the human and animal efforts to stay alive. In the Call of the Wild, Buck (the main protagonist) learns a lesson to forbid falls and develop survival strategies for existence. On the other hand, Yossarian (the main protagonist) of Catch 22 makes efforts to live a peaceful life amidst the end of the Second World War. The research focuses on analysing the experiences of the protagonists and establishes a concise between the survival efforts made by them. The study discusses the philosophy of both authors in presenting the struggles that are experienced by humans and animals in the continuum of existence. A qualitative analysis will be included in this research in the form of thematic analysis in which there will be the development of several themes and sub-themes based on the content collected from different literature surveys.