Call of the Wild 1
Who is Buck?
The main character, a dog
Describe Spitz.
dog. large, fierce, manipulative, very aggressive
What does Buck learn about Sol-leks in CH 2?
He must not be approached on his blind side
In the beginning of Chapter 1, how is Buck described?
Large 140 pound dog, well cared for, pampered house dog, King of the land/ranch, satiated aristocrat
True or False: When Manuel steals Buck from the yard and sells him, this is an example of subplot
False. This is plot. Necessary to the entire story of the film.
What happens to Curly? Why? (2 answers)
She is attacked and dies for being too friendly.
What important lesson did Buck learn from the man in the red sweater?
humans are superior, and dogs must submit/ do as they say
True or False: The scene in the film where Buck runs through town eating peoples sandwiches and chasing the mailman is subplot.
True. This is not necessary to the stories progression. It has a mini arch (beginning, middle, and end) but it can be deleted from the story without it hurting the overall story. It's purpose is to show personality and setting.
How does Buck's environment change in chapter 1 to chapter 2?
very sunny, warm with a happy/aristocrat life but changes into a cold climate where he must learn a new set of laws and become a sled dog
Chapter 1 is titled "Into the Primitive" what does this mean/ suggest?
-Primitive means the first or earliest of one’s kind. This title shows Buck is being introduced into the ways of his ancestors, something he has never experienced before.
What is one difference between the film and the book when it comes to Buck learning the ways of the sled dog in CH.2
The film has Sol-leks as a timid character while in the book he is gruff and stands up for himself.
The novel makes it so that Buck is just as likely steal food as the others while in the movie he gives away food to Dolly.
Francois, Perrault, and the other dogs use whips and teeth to teach him to sled while the movie uses encouraging words.
Who sells Buck and why?
Manuel the gardener to pay off some gambling debts
What does the law of club and fang mean?
Obey the club and fight to win
What does the "reign of primitive law" suggest about the laws Buck must follow?
He will have to follow the laws of nature and survival- survival of the fittest
How do Dave and Sol-leks feel about being sled dogs?
They are loyal dogs happy to do their job. They get upset if anything interferes with their job. They are also teaching Buck the ropes.