The iron heel

"The Iron Heel" by Jack London is a dystopian story set in a future America, narrated by Avis Everhard, who recounts the ascent of a brutal ruling class. The novel remembers her husband, Ernest Everhard’s, rebellion and the pursuit of fairness against great cruelty. Avis begins by noting her quiet environment while foreseeing a coming societal disaster. She reflects on the important events that led to her husband's death as a socialist leader and plans to record his life and beliefs. During her initial encounters with Ernest, his strong nature and unusual views come to life as he defies the comfort of the wealthy at a supper. The talk presents his deep devotion to the working people and his strong disapproval of mainstream capitalist ideas, creating a story that explores the rough facts of unfairness and the battle for worker's rights.