Questions and Answers
What year is the setting of the story in Chapter 1?
What type of dog is Buck?
A St. Bernard and Scotch shepherd dog mix
Who is Buck's original owner?
Judge Miller
What problem does Manuel, the gardener, have?
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Buck is sold to a ______ who chokes him.
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Who is cruel to Buck and sells him to Perrault?
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What does Buck represent in the theme of survival?
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What does the rope that Buck was choked with symbolize?
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What is the point of view used in Chapter 1?
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Match the following characters with their descriptions:
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Buck's main enemy introduced in this chapter is Curly.
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Study Notes
Setting
- Year: 1897, location includes Santa Clara Valley and Judge Miller's estate.
- Notable places: Seattle (animal shelter), the Narwhal (transport boat).
Character: Buck
- Breed: Mix of St. Bernard and Scotch shepherd.
- Traits: Loyal, strong, and freedom-loving.
Character: Judge Miller
- Role: Original owner of Buck.
- Characteristics: Friendly, kind, and wealthy.
Character: Manuel
- Job: Gardener for Judge Miller.
- Flaw: Suffers from a gambling addiction, leading to Buck's sale.
Character: Stranger
- Interaction: Purchases Buck from Manuel.
- Behavior: Chokes Buck during the encounter.
Character: Man in the Red Sweater
- Nature: Cruel to Buck and other dogs.
- Outcome: Sells Buck to Perrault.
Characters: Perrault and Francois
- Roles: Mail carriers who buy Buck from the man in the red sweater.
Character: Curly
- Description: A friendly Newfoundland dog who befriends Buck.
Character: Spitz
- Role: Antagonistic figure, Buck's enemy among the dogs.
Character: Dave
- Connection: A dog aboard the Narwhal traveling with Buck.
Conflict: Person vs. Self
- Manuel's internal struggle: Gambling issues impacting his life.
Conflict: Person vs. Person (multiple instances)
- Buck vs. Stranger: Buck is forcibly treated by the stranger.
- Buck vs. Man in the Red Sweater: Buck faces physical abuse and learns dominance.
- Buck vs. Spitz: Buck’s rivalry with Spitz establishes a power struggle.
- Buck vs. Manuel: Betrayal and loss of freedom.
Plot Overview
- Buck lives contentedly until taken by Manuel and sold.
- Encounters challenges including choking by a stranger and violence from the man in the red sweater.
- Learns survival and adaptations in the harsh realities of his new life.
- Joins a team of dogs under the ownership of Perrault and Francois on the ship Narwhal.
Point of View
- Narrative perspective: Third person.
Symbolism
- Rope used to choke Buck symbolizes his upcoming struggles and challenges.
Theme
- Central theme: Dramatic change and the idea of Murphy's Law, reflecting the unpredictability of Buck's journey.
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