Jack London was famous for portraying history accurately in his short stories. What inferences can you make about the Klondike Gold Rush from reading “The King of Mazy May”? What textual evidence in Call of the Klondike, a historical account of the Klondike Gold Rush, supports the idea that London portrayed history accurately in his short story? Begin your response to the prompt with a clear statement that explains your topic. Organize and support your writing with specific evidence, using precise language and selection vocabulary from the factual Call of the Klondike and from London‘s fictional story “The King of Mazy May.” Conclude with a statement that supports your main ideas.
