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The Call of the Wild
In the novel the Call of the Wild by Jack London, Buck, the protagonist, adapts to his surroundings in numerous ways throughout his life as a sled dog in order to survive. ... Some of these adaptations that Buck experiences help him mature both physically and mentally, until he eventually becomes completely wild and uncivilized. ... As much as he wanted to find the mysterious thrilling call, he felt compelled to turn his back away from it, and remain loyal to the love he had for John Thorton. Each night, as buck felt more and more affection and adoration toward John, The ‘ Call of the Wild’ became stronger and louder. This dichotomy is resolved when John Thorton is killed by the Yeehat Indians, leaving Buck free to join this inexplicable call, and his brothers.” It was the call, the many noted call, sounding more luring and compelling as ever before. ...
In ‘The Call of The Wild’, Jack London expresses through the sled dog, Buck, that adaptation is necessary for survival.
Approximate Word count = 846
Approximate Pages = 3.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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