Analysis Of Mcteague, By Frank Norris - 1302 Words

Since the beginning of time, humans like animals, possess certain innate behaviors that both are naturally born with. For example, animals are born, taken care of and spend their life making sure they have enough food in order to survive and in the end, reproduce. Similarly, humans also possess a natural instinct to survive, consume, and reproduce in order to keep this on-going cycle alive. The comparison between humans and animals at time may disturb certain people due to the simplification and degradation of the human race. However, it is this naturalistic view in life that certain individuals believe should not be shielded from the public in order to â€Å"protect† people and instead, believe it is necessary to educate as many people possible in the reasoning and acceptance of mankind’s innate actions. The novel McTeague, written by Frank Norris, is a book that demonstrates an individual s natural behaviors and desires which continues to be carried out by people toda y just as it has been since the beginning of time. It is through McTeague, that Frank Norris illustrates mankind’s naturalistic behavior that not only grabs the attention of the readers but infuriates the public as well. Benjamin Franklin Norris, otherwise known as Frank Norris was born on March 5, 1870 in Chicago, Illinois. Throughout his life, Frank Norris attended school in Paris, the University of California, and Harvard University which would later benefit him by establishing relationships which would