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About the Author

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Jack London was born in San Francisco on January 12, 1876. Raised in poverty, he started working part-time to support his family at the age […]

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Overview and Setting

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Overview A gripping, fast-paced tale of adventure, The Call of the Wild focuses on Buck, a pampered sheepdog stolen from a California ranch and transported […]

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Themes and Characters

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Because The Call of the Wild focuses upon Buck’s experience, the human Characters are of secondary importance. Buck is a magnificent dog, part shepherd and […]

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Literary Qualities

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The Call of the Wild exemplifies the features of a turn-of-the-century movement known as literary naturalism: the story is presented realistically and directly, and dramatizes […]

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Social Sensitivity

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To audiences who have been entertained by Rambo-style killings, the violence in The Call of the Wild will seem mild. Nevertheless, the ferocity of the […]

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Topics for Discussion

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1. Compare Buck’s life on the ranch with his life in the wild. Which is better for Buck? Why? 2. What qualities does Buck have […]