He investigates the difference between them in order to convey the man's sentiments about the locations. The island is shown as a gorgeous utopia, whilst London is portrayed as the harsh reality of daily existence. The poet depicts the island as an utopia and London as its polar opposite. He goes on to say that although they seem different on the surface, they are really two sides of the same coin. Island people have no need for money or industry, so they remain untouched by the troubles of life. Yet at the same time they enjoy all the benefits of civilization, such as science and art. Thus the island represents paradise and the city hell. Now let's look at how Jack London felt about the island and the city. He grew up in San Francisco and started writing at the age of 26. Within five years, he had published four books! His first book was called "The Call of the Wild". In it, he takes us through the adventures of a young man who lives on an Alaska mining camp. He becomes friends with a wolf named Buck. Through tragedy, Buck is forced out of the camp into the wilderness, where he eventually finds his way back to his friend. After publishing this first book, London decided to move to Russia because he wanted to see more of the world. However, when the Russian civil war broke out, he instead chose to stay in Europe and work as a journalist.