Read the excerpt from The Call of the Wild.

And often, such was the communion in which they lived, the strength of Buck’s gaze would draw John Thornton’s head around, and he would return the gaze, without speech, his heart shining out of his eyes as Buck’s heart shone out.

Based on this passage, what change does Buck experience as a result of his new life with John Thornton?

He feels strongly connected to his owner for the first time.
He feels physically healthy and powerful for the first time.
He understands what his owner wants of him for the first time.
He understands his own thoughts and feelings for the first time.

Based on this passage, the change that Buck experiences as a result of his new life with John Thornton is that he feels strongly connected to his owner for the first time.

Based on the passage, the change that Buck experiences as a result of his new life with John Thornton is that he feels strongly connected to his owner for the first time.

Based on this passage from The Call of the Wild, Buck experiences a change in his relationship with his owner, John Thornton. The passage indicates that Buck and John Thornton have a deep and intimate bond, leading to a strong connection between them. The strength of Buck's gaze draws John Thornton's head around, and they exchange a gaze without speech. Buck's heart is said to shine out of his eyes, indicating a deep emotional connection with his owner. Therefore, the correct answer is:


He feels strongly connected to his owner for the first time.