Call of the Wild chapter 1

Front

What type of literature is 'Call of the Wild'?

Back

Naturalism

Front

What makes Buck feel ashamed when he is unloaded by the man who buys him?

Back

Men laughing at him

Front

Who is the 'Man in the Red Sweater'?

Back

Teaches Buck the Law of the Club

Front

What type of dog is Buck?

Back

St Bernard and Scottish Shepherd mix

Front

What literary device is used in the quote about Buck not reading newspapers?

Back

Foreshadowing

Front

Define 'naturalism' in literature.

Back

A literary movement that suggests that environment, heredity, and social conditions control human behavior.

Front

What is the significance of the 'Law of the Club'?

Back

It represents the brutal reality of survival and dominance in Buck's new environment.

Front

How does Buck's character change throughout the story?

Back

He evolves from a domesticated pet to a wild creature, embracing his primal instincts.

Front

What role does the setting play in 'Call of the Wild'?

Back

The harsh wilderness of the Yukon shapes the characters and their struggles for survival.

Front

What does Buck's journey symbolize?

Back

The struggle for identity and the return to one's primal roots.