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A character in White Fang

Who is One Eye?

By the Library of Alexandria · 2 minute read · Updated 23 oct. 2026

In short

  • One Eye is the old wolf who fathers White Fang in Jack London's novel White Fang.
  • He becomes the mate of the she-wolf, who is part wolf and part dog.
  • He hunts to feed his mate and cub as famine makes food scarce.

Who One Eye is

One Eye is an old, one-eyed wolf in the wild northern world of White Fang. He travels with the she-wolf and a lean gray male as hunger breaks up their pack. The strongest male, One Eye, becomes the she-wolf's mate, and she finds a cave beside a creek.

One Eye and the others in the story

One Eye is White Fang's father, while the she-wolf, later named Kiche, is the cub's mother. He brings meat when he can, hunting to feed his family through the famine. His part in the cub's early life shows how closely survival depends on finding food.

Beyond that shelter, One Eye faces the demands of hunting in a country where food is scarce.

Questions

Who is One Eye in White Fang?

One Eye is an old wolf and the father of the cub who becomes White Fang.

Who is One Eye's mate?

His mate is Kiche, the she-wolf who is half wolf and half dog.

What does One Eye do for his family?

He hunts and brings back meat when he can, helping feed his mate and cub during famine.

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