Call of the Wild essay
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Dogs:
Buck: He is the main character, the protagonist of our story, part St. Bernard, part Scotch shepherd, a hero in his own search for freedom. Buck is the atypical domesticated dog in whom courses primal blood of the wild. He goes through many owners, and learns much about the ways of man and dogs. His transition and transformation from domesticated to savage is the premise of the novel. He is born to be a leader. Buck's great intelligence and determination to succeed mark him as superior to most of the humans in the story. We are meant to both fear and admire him.
Spitz: The original lead husky dog of the dogsled team and Buck's archrival, who is eventually killed by Buck in a fight for leadership. He is a bully who goes out of his way to punish any new dog who comes under his control...