“THE STORY OF KEESH”

(READER-RESPONSE APPROACH)

"The Story of Keesh" is a well-crafted and engaging short story by Jack London, which depicts the
character of Keesh, a young Eskimo boy who uses his wit and intelligence to overcome the challenges of
survival in the harsh Arctic wilderness. As a reader, I found the story to be both entertaining and thought-
provoking, with several themes that resonate with contemporary readers.

One of the most striking aspects of the story is the way in which it portrays the struggle for survival in a
hostile environment. Keesh, the protagonist, is portrayed as a resourceful and determined character, who
is able to use his intelligence and cunning to outsmart his enemies and overcome the harsh conditions of
the Arctic wilderness. This theme of resilience and resourcefulness is a powerful one, and it is one that is
relevant to many people today who face challenges in their daily lives.

Another theme that is central to the story is the importance of community and cooperation. Despite the
harshness of their environment, the Eskimo people are depicted as being closely-knit and supportive of
one another, with Keesh's success being celebrated by the entire community. This theme of community
and cooperation is another powerful one, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of working
together towards common goals.

Overall, I found "The Story of Keesh" to be a well-written and engaging short story that explores themes
of survival, resilience, and community. As a reader, I was drawn into the story and found myself rooting
for Keesh as he faced the challenges of the Arctic wilderness. I would highly recommend this story to
anyone who is looking for an entertaining and thought-provoking read.

“THE STORY OF KEESH”

(MORALIST APPROACH)
Life is full with challenges; you must be faithful, intelligent, courageous, and most importantly,
compassionate. We must be wise in our actions and be self-sufficient, much like Keesh, who is a
courageous, strong, and devoted youngster to his people. The story of Keesh is a lesson for all humans
who live in a challenging world. Every day might be difficult, but there is always a road that can take us
to a moral lesson in our life. They say that tomorrow isn't guaranteed since you can accomplish it on your
own, which may lead to a really generous and healthy atmosphere in our life. However, we do not need to
be concerned since there is a solution for every obstacle, battle, and sorrow in our life because that is the
cycle of our existence in this universe.
I learned so many things from Keesh's short narrative that I can use to my own life. That is when you
must be bold; you must devote your life for the sake of everyone who already loves you. I learn that
simply being trustworthy is enough to earn the respect of many individuals. Keesh taught and
demonstrated to us that accomplishing a larger variety of things in our lives isn't a huge concern since we
have the compassion to do them, and the narrative of Keesh isn't about your age, your social standing, or
any other reason why we can't achieve our objectives in the future of our lives.  Furthermore, Keesh
shown that his father is the savior of his town or community; he fought so many fights against society that
they must honor someone who sacrifices for their community, and everyone's contribution counts. The
saddest aspect of Keesh's story, in my opinion, is that people discriminate against and underestimate him
when all he wants to do is serve his community, but it turns out that they misunderstand him. We can't
criticize a person based on their social class since a harsh remark might harm them. We do not accept
being evaluated by others around us because we understand our own abilities, limits, and determination
better than they do.

Overall, Jack London's well-crafted novel is more than simply a story; it is a reminder to us that we must
trust someone who can lead us towards a better future for our community and our environment. This
narrative taught us to be dependable, devoted, brave, strong, and self-sufficient. Keesh's mission is to
carry on his father's legacy, to honor himself, and to showcase to his people what talents he possesses—
not only headcraft but a passion for his profession. Nevertheless, the author of this narrative, Jack
London, is an excellent writer who created a masterpiece that let us all understand what Keesh's life was
like and to which we could all connect. A knowledgeable man like Jack London is needed to deserve a
round of applause or gratitude for what he's done. A human being like him is captivating, and we applaud
him especially for including inspiring quotations and words of wisdom in his stories that might help us
encourage and develop ourselves in this world.