Abstract: Rooted in the turbulent historical circumstances and in the re-examined human culture,rebellion spirit is one of the topics in the 20th century western literature.While meeting the increasing desires of humankind,war and technology revealed the conflict between humanity and barbarity of human nature.This conflict was shown by a unique “wolf image” in western literature,in which human power and wisdom were represented by a hatred of wolf and a victory over wolf.In the 20th century when humankind is faced with a survival crisis,this concept was replace by a new recognition of wolf and by a re-reflection of humankind.The “wolf image” in western literature reveals a new determination of the relationship between humankind and nature as well as a change in the way that people think.

Key words: 20th century, western literature, wolf image