The Call of the Wild
eng. The Call of the Wild · 1903
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Main Characters and Their Development
- Buck - the main character, a St. Bernard-Scotch Collie mix. At the beginning of the book, he lives in California at Judge Miller's estate but is kidnapped and sold as a sled dog in Alaska. Gradually, Buck adapts to the harsh northern conditions, becomes a sled leader, and eventually returns to his wild instincts, becoming the leader of a wolf pack.
- John Thornton - the man who saves Buck from mistreatment. He becomes a true friend and master to Buck. Thornton shows care and love for Buck, helping the dog regain trust in humans. However, after Thornton's death, Buck fully returns to the wild.
- Francois and Perrault - Canadian couriers who buy Buck after his kidnapping. They train him and other dogs for sledding. Francois and Perrault are fair and experienced, helping Buck survive and grow stronger.
- Spitz - the sled leader before Buck's arrival. He is cruel and aggressive, constantly clashing with Buck. Eventually, Buck defeats Spitz in a fight, symbolizing his rise to leadership.
- Manuel - Judge Miller's gardener, who kidnaps Buck and sells him to earn money. His actions set off the chain of events that lead Buck to his destiny in the North.

Date of publication: 9 August 2024
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Genre: Adventure literature
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