THE OPPOSITION BETWEEN HUMANS AND THE WOLF IN THE STORIES OF ERNEST SETON-THOMPSON
Keywords:
Ernest Seton Thompson, human-animal opposition, nature, wolf image, literary symbolism, animal studies.Abstract
This article provides information about the opposition between humans and the wolf in the stories of Ernest Seton Thompson, focusing on literary, symbolic, and ethical dimensions of the relationship. In the stories of Ernest Seton Thompson, wolf represents as a loyal, intelligent and noble creature. In contrast, humans are depicted as the image of civilization who disrupt natural balance through hunting, domination and exploitation. Wolf is shown as a protector of the pack, which leads to the broader conflict between civilization and natural world.
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