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From Santa Clara to Alaska
The year is 1901 Buck the dog is outside alone by himself. An owner named Manuel brings Buck over to him, and Buck thinks it is just a normal stroll, but soon he is captured by Manuel. A treacherous gambler. Through this experience Buck learns that he should not trust anyone as much as he used to. Foreshadowing is defiantly shown throughout this section in the chapter as one should have known that Manuel was very suspicious, so one should have expected something bad to happen to Buck. -
The Law of Club and Fang
Throughout the book Buck learns many lessons. One huge lesson that he learns though is the Law of Club and Fang. The Law of Club and Fang really just told Buck that you are not king anymore you are gone to have to work to get that kingdom back. The Law of Club and Fang is defiantly shown once the dogs kill Curly. Buck learns through this experience that he has to become more primitive to survive. Foreshadowing was shown through this section once buck got in the fight the attitude had to change. -
The Laughter of Spitz
After Curly dies, Buck sees a dog with his tongue out laughing at the dead body of Curly. From this point Buck hates Spitz. Buck shows a metamorphosis through this experience because it is the first time he has hated someone. This is also the time when Buck realizes he should kill Spitz. Motif was shown here Spitz is usually an evil name so with Spitz being evil it seemed like it. -
The Fight
After Buck finds out that Spitz, was chasing his rabbit. Buck, and Spitz get into a fight."In a flash Buck knew it. The time had come. It was to the death". These are thoughts that would have never came out of Buck's mouth before, but he is new Buck, and he knew he had to kill Spitz. juxtaposition is defiantly shown in this section as Spitz put near Buck changed Buck's attitude so much he fought him. -
The Dream
After, Francois and Perrault had to be removed from the Gold Rush Buck wonders why people seem to pass in, and out of his life. He has a dream that back in time, and he is next to a primitive man. By this time Buck has accepted his personality as a primitive dog. Motif can be shown through this section as in many stories fire can represent evil or good or remembrance and that's what Buck goes through as the fire is peace. -
New Owner
When Buck lost his owners Francois and Perrault. Buck started to really not like people as he got placed with three new irresponsible owners, but along came John Thornton who took the dogs away from the owners and became their new owner. Buck starts to go back to that domesticated nature, but stays primitive. Juxtaposition shows in section as John Thornton with Buck changed Bucks attitude (for only a bit) -
The Death John Thornton
Buck comes back to the cabin after killing a moose, and sees that John Thornton has been killed. Buck goes after the natives, and they flee. Buck would never have done this back in Santa Clara so when he did this it by now had to show one he has changed. Especially once he roams free into the woods. Foreshadowing is shown here. As much as Buck loved John Thornton one new he wanted to be free and he got the chance at the end of book.
