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The Call of the Wild

by Jack London

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The Call of the Wild

In The Call of the Wild, Buck learns different lessons from his various owners. From the Judge, he learns trust and comfort; from Perrault and François, he learns discipline and survival skills; from...

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The Call of the Wild

Thornton's solitary camping in The Call of the Wild highlights his deep connection with nature and his preference for solitude over civilization. This isolation allows him to bond closely with Buck,...

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