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What was in the box?
What was in the box?
A dead man was in the box.
Where does this story take place?
Where does this story take place?
It takes place in the far North.
What animals were following Bill and Henry?
What animals were following Bill and Henry?
Wolves were following them.
What happened to 'Fatty'?
What happened to 'Fatty'?
What other dog disappeared?
What other dog disappeared?
How did the she-wolf react to the gun?
How did the she-wolf react to the gun?
To what did Bill compare the wolves?
To what did Bill compare the wolves?
How did the she-wolf fool One Ear?
How did the she-wolf fool One Ear?
What happened when Bill tried to save One Ear?
What happened when Bill tried to save One Ear?
Why were the nights a terror?
Why were the nights a terror?
How did Henry spend his days?
How did Henry spend his days?
How was Henry saved?
How was Henry saved?
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Study Notes
Setting and Context
- The story unfolds in the remote and harsh environment of the far North, highlighting the challenges faced by characters in such a wilderness.
Characters and Events
- A dead man was discovered in a box, setting a grim tone for the story.
- Bill and Henry are pursued by a pack of wolves, creating a sense of danger and urgency.
- "Fatty," a character in the narrative, meets his demise as he is eaten by the wolves, underscoring the brutality of nature.
Animal Encounters
- Frog, another dog, mysteriously disappears, indicating the perilous conditions surrounding the characters.
- The she-wolf demonstrates intelligence and instinct; she flees upon hearing a gunshot, signaling her awareness of humans and their weapons.
- Bill compares the wolves to sharks, suggesting their predatory and relentless nature.
Survival and Conflict
- The she-wolf employs cunning by deceiving One Ear with playful behavior before attacking, illustrating the theme of survival through trickery.
- Bill attempts to rescue One Ear but tragically ends up as prey himself, showcasing the harsh realities of survival in the wild.
- Nights are particularly frightening for Henry due to increasingly bold wolves encroaching on his territory as he sleeps.
Daily Life and Resolution
- Henry's daily routine involves gathering firewood, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for basic survival in the wilderness.
- He is ultimately rescued by other men traveling with sleds, who provide him with necessary transportation, presenting a glimmer of hope amidst the bleakness.
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