The Call of the Wild is a story about a dog named Buck. Buck is a pampered dog who lives with a wealthy family in southern California. During the Gold Rush, Buck is captured, sold, and eventually shipped to Alaska to work as a sled dog. Along the way, Buck is mistreated by a series of owners. Eventually he learns to survive as a member of a dog sled team. As a result, Buck soon realizes that in the Yukon of Alaska, "the law of club and fang" is stronger than the rules of civilized society. With each new experience, Buck becomes more acquainted with his primitive past. Finally, after losing the one person who treated Buck well, Buck decides to return to living in the wild.

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The Call of the Wild is a story about a dog named Buck. Buck is a pampered dog who lives with a wealthy family in southern California. During the Gold Rush, Buck is captured, sold, and eventually shipped to Alaska to work as a sled dog. Along the way, Buck is mistreated by a series of owners. Eventually he learns to survive as a member of a dog sled team. As a result, Buck soon realizes that in the Yukon of Alaska, "the law of club and fang" is stronger than the rules of civilized society. With each new experience, Buck becomes more acquainted with his primitive past. Finally, after losing the one person who treated Buck well, Buck decides to return to living in the wild.

1. From the information above, which one of the following headlines would best represent the theme of Jack London's story?
A. Pampered Dog Moves to Alaska
B. Dog's Roots Call Him Back
C. Dog Mistreated by Owners
D. Dog Learns the Ropes of Sled Teams

B?

Answer 1

yes, Beatrice, the best answer of the choices given is B.

Answer 2

Thank you!

Answer 3

I always saw deeper than that. Buck may be a dog, but he is more human than many of the people around him in the story. If I had my choice, I would rather have Buck as a friend, than many people I know.

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Answer 4

Yes, the best headline that represents the theme of Jack London's story "The Call of the Wild" is B. "Dog's Roots Call Him Back." The story revolves around Buck's journey from being a pampered dog to embracing his primitive nature and returning to living in the wild. The theme of the story is about reconnecting with one's primal instincts and innate wildness.

Answer 5

The Call of the Wild is a story about a dog named Buck. Buck is a pampered dog who lives with a wealthy family in southern California. During the Gold Rush, Buck is captured, sold, and eventually shipped to Alaska to work as a sled dog. Along the way, Buck is mistreated by a series of owners. Eventually he learns to survive as a member of a dog sled team. As a result, Buck soon realizes that in the Yukon of Alaska, "the law of club and fang" is stronger than the rules of civilized society. With each new experience, Buck becomes more acquainted with his primitive past. Finally, after losing the one person who treated Buck well, Buck decides to return to living in the wild.

1. From the information above, which one of the following headlines would best represent the theme of Jack London's story?
A. Pampered Dog Moves to Alaska
B. Dog's Roots Call Him Back
C. Dog Mistreated by Owners
D. Dog Learns the Ropes of Sled Teams
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yes, Beatrice, the best answer of the choices given is B.

Thank you!

I always saw deeper than that. Buck may be a dog, but he is more human than many of the people around him in the story. If I had my choice, I would rather have Buck as a friend, than many people I know.

I agree.