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Title Significance in The Call of the Wild
The title "Into the Primitive" in the first chapter of Jack London's The Call of the Wild signifies Buck's transformation from a pampered, civilized pet to a creature adapting to the harsh laws of...
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Manuel's Role in Buck's Kidnapping in The Call of the Wild
In The Call of the Wild, Manuel, a gardener's helper with a gambling addiction, kidnaps and sells Buck to fund his habit. Needing money for gambling and to support his family, Manuel takes advantage...
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How does Buck maintain his pride in Chapter 1 of The Call of the Wild?
In Chapter 1, Buck maintains his pride despite being kidnapped and abused by struggling fiercely against his captors. Initially stunned by his captivity, Buck reacts with the "unbridled anger of a...
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In The Call of the Wild, what can we infer about Buck's nature from his initial response to the kidnappers trying to...
Buck initially responds to his kidnappers with quiet acceptance, showing his trusting nature as he doesn't realize he's being stolen. He trusts Manuel who places the rope around his neck. However,...
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What is Buck's weight in The Call of the Wild?
Buck weighs 140 pounds at the start of the story, reflecting his strong and well-cared-for condition on Judge Miller's estate. However, after being stolen and subjected to harsh conditions in the...
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Thought-provoking questions from various chapters of The Call of the Wild
Some thought-provoking questions from various chapters of The Call of the Wild include: How does Buck's transformation reflect the theme of survival of the fittest? What does Buck's relationship with...
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What puzzled Buck when he stepped onto the deck of the Narwhal in Call of the Wild?
Buck was puzzled when he stepped onto the deck of the Narwhal because he encountered snow for the first time. Raised in the warm climate of California's Santa Clara Valley, Buck had never seen snow...
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What causes Buck to become a sled dog in The Call of the Wild?
Buck becomes a sled dog due to a betrayal by Manuel, a gardener on Judge Miller's estate. Manuel, seeking to capitalize on the high demand for strong dogs on the Klondike trail, kidnaps Buck while...