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Buck's Transformation: From Domestic to Wild in "The Call of the Wild

Follow Buck's journey from a beloved domesticated pet in Santa Clara Valley to a fierce, cunning wild dog in the harsh Yukon wilderness. Witness his struggles, conflicts, and ultimate transformation as he adapts to new environments and learns the laws of the wild.

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Buck's Transformation: From Domestic to Wild in "The Call of the Wild

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  1. Study Guide Chapters 1-4

  2. After Buck left Judge Miller’s ranch, what did he do/encounter? • Stolen by Manuel, the dishonest gardener, and sold to the bar keeper • Encountered the “the man in the red sweater” • He teaches him about the club • He was shipped to many different places • He was beaten • Was sold to F and P and went with them on a ship to the Yukon

  3. How did Buck change from Santa Clara Valley to Seattle? • He goes from being a domesticated dog to a “red eyed devil” • He was loved by Judge Millers family • He learns to not trust humans • More vicious • Humans were the enemy

  4. Why does Buck end up in the Yukon? • THE GOLD RUSH • To work with F and P on the dog team. • They were government couriers

  5. What were the traveling conditions like for Buck? • Rough, he was not fed or given water for two days and nights. • Starved, beaten and abused • On the Narwhal-- good conditions, fair treatment

  6. What are the two contrasting settings in this book? • Santa Clara Valley and the Yukon

  7. Describe what happened after Curly was attacked. • A group of dogs circled her. ( Not her own team) • Once she fell, they attacked her. • Buck knew that if he ever was knocked off of his feet, he would die • Spitz was laughing at Curly’s death

  8. What did Buck learn to do from Pike? • He learned how to steal food from the dogs and the humans without feeling guilty • There is internal conflict in stealing the food

  9. Why does Buck think about his ancestors? • BASIC INSTINCTS • He begins to feel and act like them • He is becoming stronger and more like them. • More Wild • HE IS REAWAKENED • The memories of his ancestors are the most strong thing in his mind

  10. What does Buck learn about fair play? • He learns about stealing because he is hungry • Getting beaten for doing something wrong • This occurs when he sees other dogs being attacked for no reason

  11. Who attacks Curly? Who is happy about this? • A pack of huskies attack her • Spitz is happy about this.

  12. How does Buck’s relationship with Francois and Perrault change? • They respect him more • They know he is going to be a good leader, they have to let life take its course with Buck and Spitz • He truly respects them as owners • They take care of him with the booties and the fire walk • He also becomes more cunning.

  13. Why does Buck hate Spitz? • He is just mean and not fair • Spitz attacked him when Buck was not suspecting it • Buck was saddened by Curly’s death while Spitz laughed about it • Spitz stole Buck’s sleeping hole

  14. How does Perrault show he is experienced in his job? • Walking with a stick through the ice • Fire Walk • Booties for Buck • Bringing Buck his food

  15. What does Buck show when he defeats Spitz • His Cunningness • fierceness • He has adapted to the ways of the wild • He uses his imagination in the way he killed him

  16. Who broke through the ice on the Thirty Mile River? • The dog team… all except Buck and Dave were in the water • Buck and Dave broke through the water with the sled

  17. Who was punished after Dolly was killed? • Spitz for attacking Buck after he had been chased by Dolly

  18. Who was not cooperating with the team? What happened? • Buck, but the rest of the team quit following Spitz

  19. Why does the Scotch Half breed allow Dave in the traces? • Dave chewed through the rope in the front of the sled • It is a sign of pride

  20. Who took Spitz’s place as lead dog? Was the team happy? • Buck • Yes, the team was excited about Buck being the leader

  21. Did Buck fear the club of Francois? • He Respects the fact they have to use it sometimes to control the animals • He became more concerned with being the leader than fearing the club

  22. What did Francois think of Buck’s leadership? • He does a good job

  23. What happened with Dave • Dave is the wheeler • They have to take him away from the team and shot him. • Dave would have died no matter who his owner was, it was his time.

  24. Some Themes of the book • The club was Buck’s first major lesson in primitive law • How one learns to adjust to different environments or in different situations in order to survive

  25. Conflict • Internal • He stole food because he was hungry • External • When Buck was being beat on the way to Seattle

  26. Setting • The cold weather • Snow • Wind

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