Characters
Who is Buck at the beginning and end
Lives a comfortable life as the beloved pet of Judge Miller in the Santa Clara Valley. Confident, respectable, and somewhat lazy; he is the "ruler" of the estate.
What was The Klondike Gold Rush
Gold was discovered in the Yukon in 1896 which led to mass migration.
Why did Buck get stolen
To feed the gambling addiction of Manuel, Judge Miller's servant.
What is "The Law of Club and Fang"
The law of club and the law of fang describes a code for survival in the Northland. Obey man's club, never let your guard down, and fight to win.
What is true authority in Call of the Wild
True authority is helping others in times of need and listening to others problems
Who is Spitz and why is he a terrible leader
The husky who becomes Buck's main rival and fights Buck for leadership of the team. Who was selfish and spiked fear into other dogs.
Why were Sled dogs valuable
Provided essential, reliable, transportation for survival, trade, and communication
What happens to Curly
Curly gets eaten by a pack of huskies
What does leadership mean in this novel
Leadership means putting others before yourself and authoritative, and intelligent dominance
How does Buck show responsibility
Buck shows responsibility by protecting Thorton
Why is John Thorton important
He's the man who saves Buck from Hal, Charles, and Mercedes. Who gets Buck back on his feet by giving him food, water, shelter, and love
How does the environment affect survival
Forcing Buck adopt the law of club and fang. The cold, hunger, and brutal competition force adaptation, transforming Buck into a stronger, ruthless, and highly adaptable creature to thrive.
Why does the environment affect survival
The extreme coldness forces a quick transformation from a civilized to a primordial state
How does Buck learn wisdom
Through harsh experience and primal instinct
Where do we see justice in this novel
Hal, Charles, and Mercedes getting death'd shows justice because they were treating the dogs very poorly
What role does Judge Miller play
Judge Miller represents a life of ease where Buck is a "king" over the estate.
What dangers exist in the Yukon
Extremely cold temperatures, lack of food and water, and wildlife encounters with animals.
Why does Buck become leader
Defeating the leader, Spitz, with intelligence and endurance
What is "The call of the wild"
Buck's inner pull toward nature where he is free and belongs
How does memory shape Buck's actions
Buck's primordial memories of being a dog in the wild help with him giving in to his call
Why do Hal, Charles, and Mercedes fail
Overpacking the sled, allowing Mercedes to ride instead of walking, and miscalculating how much food they need for the journey to Dawson
Why is setting vital to the story
the harsh Yukon serves as a transformation from a controlled pet to a primal beast
What happens to Buck after Thorton's death
Buck gives into the Call of the Wild and becomes a true wild beast in the wilderness
How does Buck's journey end
Buck gives into the Call of the wild and lives like his ancestral brothers
How does Buck's journey relate to vocation
Buck's journey shows are ups and downs