Call of the Wild
Who is the main character in "The Call of the Wild"?
Buck
What is the primary conflict in "To Build a Fire"?
Man vs. Nature
or
The struggle for survival in extreme cold conditions.
What is a similarity between Charles, Hal, and Mercedes and the man in "To Build a Fire"?
What is foreshadowing?
Gives hints or clues about what will happen later in the story
What does the fire symbolize in the short story "To Build a Fire"?
survival
What is the main setting in "The Call of the Wild"?
The Yukon, Klondike Gold Rush, Alaska
What does the man struggle to do?
Build a fire and keep warm
What is the primary theme in both stories?
Survival/Adaptation
Give an example of foreshadowing in "To Build a Fire'?
Man disregards advice from others, his fire goes out, extreme/cold/unbearable weather, fingers going numb
What does Buck's dream of the hairy man symbolize?
Buck's call to the wild, shows how he's being more like his ancestors/ primal ways
Who is John Thornton and what role does he play in Buck's life?
John is Bucks final owner who treats him with love and respect.
Describe the man's attitude toward the old-timer's advice?
The man is overconfident and dismisses the advice, thinking he knows best
Think about the setting in both stories. How does it help develop the overall mood of the story?
suspenseful, gloomy
by going into great detail about how it's deathly cold and difficult to travel through
Identify a moment in "The Call of the Wild" that foreshadows Buck's transformation?
Kills Indians, killed moose and bear, dream of wild creature man, Buck and Spitz fighting
Deeper meaning of a story, main message
Why did the owners kill Dave?
Killed Dave to end his suffering. There was nothing more anyone could do to help him.
What mistakes does the man make regarding the harsh temperatures? (2 examples)
He underestimates the cold weather, doesn't listen to advice, travels alone, doesn't listen to dog's instincts
How are both stories similar?
Similar setting: Yukon, searching for gold, Alaska
Sled dogs, survival, adapting, dog's instincts
Think about how Charles, Hal, and Mercedes were described when they bought the sled dog team. What did this foreshadow about the future?
Due to them being unexperienced and not knowing what to do, this predicted something bad would happen to the dogs
What theme do both stories share regarding instincts?
Instincts can be more beneficial over learned behaviors
How does the environment influence Buck's character to develop?
Harsh conditions force him to adapt and rely on instincts for survival
What lesson can we learn about the power of nature from the story?
We should respect nature's power and understanding our limit. The environment will not change/ go easy on us
When Buck is at camp with John Thornton, he adventures into the wild but keeps staying out later and later. What does this foreshadow about his relationship with John Thornton and the wild?
The call to the wild is getting stronger and he will eventually leave John
What is a theme found in "To Build a Fire"?
The importance of instincts in extreme situations
Arrogance can lead to bad situations/ death