... sly-eyed and powerful lead dog of the sled team, took pleasure in disputes between the other dogs. The animalistic behavior displayed by Francois and Perrault, such as dogs being slashed seemed to amuse Spitz and was a factor in the animosity between him and Buck. Despite this, Buck came to ... Buck would have adventures, Buck would enjoy nature more than the domesticated life that John would try give Buck. Buck's time with Francois and Perrault was influential in shaping how Buck would assist John. However, this can be interpreted as Buck testing his skills rather than actually helping J...

• Word Count: 5702
• Approx Pages: 23
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... of Buck. Manuel, Buck's abductor, Red Sweater, the man who enforces the law of the club, Franzois, the original driver of the sled team, Perrault, the superior to Franzois, Hal the ignorant owner of Buck, and John Thorton, Buck's rescuer are other important characters. The setting of this novel takes ... time in the savage wilderness on sleds. After a period of good behavior, Buck along with two dogs named Dave and Curly are sold. Franzois and Perrault purchase these dogs. These two men are from the Canadian government. They have a long journey to accomplish and waste no time. Sadly they...

• Word Count: 1575
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... food from others, dig under snow for warmth, and survive without much food. He became leader of the pack and they lost fear of Spitz, the mean dog. Francois and Perrault were angry at this. One night, Spitz and Buck fought. Spitz lost his edge and Buck threw him to the ice where the other dogs killed him. Buck fought his ... and great leadership. They over worked the tired dogs, making them slower. At night, Buck would dream of Judge Miller, killing Spitz, and his ancestors. They were sold to mercedes, Charles, and Hal, who overworked them and overfed them, and were clueless about carin...

• Word Count: 609
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School