Call of the Wild
What is the name of the main character?
Buck
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action
Incomprehensible
Something that is unable to be understood, too complicated to grasp
Were Francois and Perault good owners? Why or Why not?
Who replaced Spitz as leader?
Sol-Leks
What is the name of the author?
Jack London
Define Monotonous
Boredom resulting from repetitive tasks
Quarrel
A heated argument or debate where the participants are fighting over something trivial
What happens to Dolly?
She is killed when she goes mad and tries to kill Buck
Who is the author of The Other Animals?
Jack London
Where is it set?
Northern Canada/US
What is primitive?
basic or simple living conditions
Futile
Pointless, unable to accomplish anything
What happens to Spitz and why?
He is killed because he continued to try and one-up Buck and Buck proved smarter than him
How does Spitz handle the leadership role?
Very well he keeps everyone in line and inspires them to do their work well and on time.
What is one of the major themes of the story?
civilization vs. the wild
Heredity
the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another
Solidarity
Unity or agreement, mutual support in a group
What happens to Perrault and Francois?
They have to give Buck up and he gets new owners
Tell me about the dream with the man by the fire
it represents Buck connecting to his ancestors and the primordial beast within, symbolizing him becoming more animal and wild
What is the impact of the Man in the Red Sweater?
He helps harden Buck to make him more aggressive but also teaches him to wait for the right moment to strike (patience).
Primordial
Something ancient and old, relating to the beginning of time
What is anthropomorphism?
giving human characteristics or emotion to an animal
Who takes ownership after Francois and Perrault and what do they teach us about the wilderness?
Either the Scottish Half-Breed or the Trio and answers vary
Is Jack London a nature-faker?
answers vary