COW Presentation
Transcript: By: Amaia Gonzalez, Beatriz Batlle & Carolina Ferdinand LITERARY ANALYSIS THE CALL OF THE WILD SYMBOLISM “As Buck watched them, Thornton knelt beside him and with rough, kindly hands searched for broken bones.” (75). -Jack London Friend and Mentor John Thornton Thornton had a father to son relationship with Buck and the rest of his dogs. Therefore, he was the only human that Buck ever loved so deeply, and his love for Thornton is for many reasons. As an example, he cut Buck free of the chains that stopped him from answering the call of the wild, that being so, he was the only one who gave Buck freedom and let him explore the others of his kind. Additionally, Thornton saved Buck from Hal, Charles and Mercedes who were eventually going to get him killed. QUOTE INTERPRETATION Jack London proves that the world is not only cruel, but it is also loving. He shows that there will always be someone who will be willing to help through the rough times. He is trying to tell us that you if you try hard enough, solutions will arise when you least expect them to. AUTHORS PURPOSE “They made Sixty Mile, which is a fifty-mile run, on the first day; and the second day saw them booming up the Yukon well on their way to Pelly. But such splendid running was not achieved without great trouble and vexation on the part of Francois.” (39)-Jack London Educators Francois Francois reinforced the law of the club and the fang everyday as they trained. He had trained Buck to survive in the wilderness, and showed him that the world could be fair if you tried. Additionally, Francois taught Buck that it was important to work hard because you eventually you would be rewarded. Quote interpretation London is trying to prove through these characters that even though there are obstacles in life, you can overcome them by giving your best effort. For instance, through the law of the club and fang, London is trying to show the principles of survival, but in ways the wolves would survive. Author's purpose “The Yeehats were dancing about the wreckage of the spruce-bough lodge when they heard a fearful roaring and saw rushing upon them an animal the like of which they had never seen before.” (111).-Jack London Rivals Yeehats The Yeehats proved to be bloodthirsty savages by killing Thornton, his friends and his dogs. They also showed man savagery and how their primitive side comes to them by such actions. Consequently, the Yeehats killed the only person that Buck has ever mutually loved, because he took more from nature than what he needed. Quote interpretation Jack London wanted to prove that when you are greedy and take more than what you need, you will eventually pay for your actions. Authors Purpose “Spitz was the leader, likewise experienced, and while he could not always get at Buck, he growled sharp reproof now and again, or cunningly threw his weight in the traces to jerk Buck into the way he should go.” (17).- Jack London Bully Spitz Spitz was known as the cruel and dominant primordial beast. Thus, he was considered the strongest of the sled dogs, and he used his powers and abilities in negative ways. For instance, Spitz was selfish and used his power to abuse the other dogs, and he would take any chance he could to fight Buck, eventually leading to his own death. Quote interpretation London proves that some people are driven by their arrogance, selfish characteristics, and interests. He also taught us a lesson with Spitz’s death, by proving that greed and aggressiveness only lead to harm. Author's Purpose Herbert Spencer's Survival of the Fittest “The dark circle became a dot on the moon-flooded snow as Spitz disappeared from view. Buck stood and looked on, the successful champion, the dominant primordial beast who had made his kill and found it good.” (44 -Jack London Defeating Your Rival Buck kills Spitz Buck was able to defeat his rival Spitz, who was the “fittest” of them all. With this, London shows that risk takers, and the bravest will be the ones to defeat and survive. Some of Buck’s traits that helped him defeat Spitz were: fast learner, intelligent, agile, cunning, persistent and brave. Interpretations “This first theft marked Buck as fit to survive in the hostile North land environment. It marked his a adaptability, his capacity to adjust himself to changing conditions, the lack of which would have meant swift and terrible death.” (24) -Jack London describes The Breaking of Moral Code Buck Steals Food to Survive Buck was getting food stolen from him, and was getting hungrier everyday. He observed how one of the dogs stole food, and learned his technique. By copying the opponent's technique, Buck accomplished his theft, finally getting food, and it was all because of his observance that he survived and was no longer starved daily. Interpretations “Hal had no fight left in him...Suddenly they watched its back end drop down as into rut and the gee pole with Hal clinging to it, jerk into the air. Mercedes scream came to their ears. They
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