Imagine Buck’s experience from Call of the Wild in the future. Use your imagination! You’re creating a futuristic world in which Buck would live and work.
What are the luxuries that he had at his original home with Judge Miller’s family in sun-kissed Santa Clara Valley?
How might things change when traveling through the territory?
Remember that you can write in first person or third person-omniscient and show how Buck, as a dynamic character, progresses through your writing. What does he think? Does he have dialogue with other characters?
In the future, Buck found himself in a world far beyond his wildest dreams. The sun-kissed Santa Clara Valley, once his home, had now transformed into a technological paradise, filled with luxuries he had never known before. The sprawling mansion of Judge Miller's family had expanded, boasting state-of-the-art gadgets and robotic servants, catering to the every need and whim of its inhabitants. Buck, being part of the family, enjoyed the same comforts and opulence as the humans did.
In his original home, Buck had known warmth, love, and an abundance of food. He had luxuriated in the soft embrace of plush beds, often sharing them with the children of the family. But now, in this future world, Buck's bed was equipped with self-warming capabilities, constantly maintaining the perfect temperature for his comfort. The children, who had once played with him in the sun-drenched fields, now engaged in virtual reality adventures with him, transporting Buck to fantastical realms and creating a bond between man and dog that went beyond physical presence.
However, Buck's true calling still resided in the wild, and he yearned for the taste of freedom that lay beyond the confinements of the mansion's walls. His heart pulsated with an eternal longing for nature, and so, in search of that elusive wilderness, Buck embarked on a journey through the territory.
But the territory, once vast and untamed, had undergone a drastic transformation. Towering skyscrapers pierced the heavens, casting shadows over the streets below. People hurried on hoverboards, their minds engrossed in holographic displays, oblivious to the world around them. Buck's instinctual navigation skills, once honed in the wilderness, now guided him through an urbanized maze of futuristic technology.
As Buck trotted through the city streets, he witnessed a stark divide between nature and progress. Parks and green spaces were scarce, replaced instead by towering edifices and grandiose structures. The scent of flowers had been overtaken by the stench of exhaust and smog. People rushed by, their faces hidden behind augmented reality visors, disconnected from the natural world.
In this ever-changing landscape, Buck became an anomaly. His fur-covered physique and untamed spirit captured the attention of passersby, who marveled at this reminder of a simpler time. Children tugged at their parents' sleeves, pointing excitedly and exclaiming, "Look, a real dog!"
As Buck pushed onward, he encountered other animals, now integrated seamlessly into the lives of humans. Robot dogs pranced alongside their owners, their bark a digital replication of real canines. Domesticated birds soared gracefully above, their wings replaced with mechanical limbs. Even the once feared predators, such as wolves and bears, had now become allies to the human race, genetically modified to serve as protectors of the city.
Through it all, Buck's essence remained intact. His longing for nature, his vitality, and his inherent connection to the wild remained undiminished. He engaged in silent conversations with the automated creatures, his eyes conveying a shared heritage. Though the language was not spoken, there was an understanding that transcended the boundaries of time and technology.
And as Buck ventured further, he became a beacon of hope, reminding humanity of the beauty and simplicity that lay beyond their urbanized existence. He would be known as the Dog of the Wild, a symbol of the untamed spirit that resided within all, waiting to be awakened.
For Buck, the journey never ends. As he races into the neon-lit future, he carries with him the indomitable spirit of the wilderness, reminding humanity of the irreplaceable connection they share with the natural world.