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The Call of the Wild

by Jack London

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The Call of the Wild

Dolly attacks Buck after going mad, a result of the extreme conditions in the frozen wilderness, including harsh temperatures, exhaustion, lack of food, and stress from wild dog attacks. Her insanity...

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The Call of the Wild

Dolly's fate in The Call of the Wild is tragic. She is a good-natured sled dog who becomes rabid after being bitten by wild huskies that invade the camp. Exhibiting signs of madness, Dolly attacks...

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