The novel\'s themes include masculinity and male friendship.
The book is about the social facilitation of alcohol, but is also a cautionary tale about the addictive powers of alcohol a.
Alcohol plays a big role in facilitating the themes listed above.
Key stages are his late teen years when he earned money as a sailor and later in life when he was a wealthy, successful writer.
London discusses various life experiences he has had with alcohol, and at widely different stages in his life.
The novel\'s themes include masculinity and male friendship