The Call of the Wild

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1903

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Before You Read

Summary

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-2

Chapters 3-4

Chapters 5-6

Chapter 7

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Compare and contrast Buck and Spitz. How are they alike? How are they different? Through their character arcs, what message is London giving the reader about the characteristics necessary for surviving in the wilderness?

The Call of the Wild features many supporting dogs. Choose two of your favorites. Then, using direct quotes from the text, describe each dog’s unique characteristics. How does each supporting dog’s character arc contribute to London’s themes on survival?

Perrault and François push Buck and the other dogs hard, as do Hal and Charles. Why were Perrault and François successful, whereas Hal and Charles failed? Use direct quotes in your paper.