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Select оne оf the fоllowing prompts аnd write аn essаy based on The Call of the Wild. Your essay should include five paragraphs: an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Prompt 1 According to the Holt Handbook of Literary Terms, a theme: “…is not the same as a subject. Rather, it is the idea that the writer wishes to reveal about the subject. For example, while the subject of a story might be love, the theme might be 'Love is more powerful than hatred'.” Based on this definition, examine the main theme of the novel, The Call of the Wild. State the theme in your thesis and provide three specific examples that support your chosen theme. Prompt 2 In literature, conflict is essential to the plot and to the development of characters. Without conflict, events don’t unfold and characters aren’t forced to make decisions or take action. In a well-organized essay, trace three central conflicts in the novel, The Call of the Wild. Explain how each conflict impacts the plot and/or characters.