The central idea or theme of <em>"Of Wolves and Men" by Barry Lopez </em>is a scientific examination of the complex and misunderstood relationship that has been existing between wolves and man.
Man has not had any smooth relationship with wolves. Man has been too much scared of wolves. Wolves, as a complex creature, have also preoccupied man's thoughts so deeply because of this checkered relationship.
From many perspectives, Barry Lopez tells this moving story that is capable of altering the fear that has been implanted in man by wolves over the years.
For example, Lopez shows that wolves have been instrumental in helping man in agriculture by spreading with their furs the seeds of many plants. It is also only wolves that understand the intricacies of the forest, their natural habitat.
Thus, the central idea of this deep analysis is the basis that Lopez uses to weave this moving story about <em>"Of Wolves and Men."</em>
