Service writes this poem in a style similar to that of a resident of the Yukon in the time of the gold rush. Although some of his language is far from ordinary, the style in which he writes is very common. He does not hesitate to use coarse language, which also expresses a more time and location appropriate point of view.

“You come to get rich (damned good reason),

And then you are worse than the worst.”

Service’s use of language helps us picture the Yukon through the eyes of someone who loves the area. The language brings a feeling of authenticity to the poem and helps us understand the thoughts of Service more clearly.

The story that the poem tells is of true love

I’ll pike to the Yukon again.” (lines 57–60)

The theme most strongly expressed in “The Spell of the Yukon” is the theme of reaping the benefits of our efforts. In society, Service finds himself trapped; he states this in lines fifty-seven through sixty-four. However in the Yukon, he feels free and at peace with himself and nature despite the hard work that he must put forth to survive. This theme can be applied to many situations in life. We will always have to make sacrifices to enjoy the best that life has to offer. Service effectively states this point while, at the same time, tells us the story of an important part of his life – the story of the Yukon.

It seems it will be to the end.” (lines 21–24)

In these quotations, alliteration is used to emphasize the point that is being made. Service also expresses his yearning for the Yukon and tells us several times that he shall return to the arctic in the future.

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