Read these examples of ideas based on part 6 of The Call of the Wild.
1. Out of love and loyalty for Thornton, Buck is able to pull a thousand-pound sled.
2. Buck takes great delight in traveling with Thornton to look for a fabled lost mine.
3. Buck enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his beloved master on this journey.
4. At times, Buck still feels—and gives in to—a call he cannot describe from the wilderness.
What is the most clear conclusion that can be drawn from these ideas?
As content as Buck is with the life he is leading with Thornton, it is impossible for him to ignore his own natural instincts.
No matter how wonderful Buck’s life is with Thornton, he will never be truly happy unless he is in the wild.
Because Buck does not fully appreciate the life he has with Thornton, he is still tempted by the call of the wild.
Although he feels immense loyalty to Thornton, Buck does not love him, or he would not be tempted by his natural instincts.
The most clear conclusion that can be drawn from these ideas is: As content as Buck is with the life he is leading with Thornton, it is impossible for him to ignore his own natural instincts.
The most clear conclusion that can be drawn from these ideas is: As content as Buck is with the life he is leading with Thornton, it is impossible for him to ignore his own natural instincts.
To arrive at this conclusion, we need to consider the evidence provided in the examples:
1. Out of love and loyalty for Thornton, Buck is able to pull a thousand-pound sled.
This indicates that Buck is devoted and dedicated to Thornton, willing to exert himself physically for his master.
2. Buck takes great delight in traveling with Thornton to look for a fabled lost mine.
This shows that Buck enjoys the adventures and companionship with Thornton, finding joy in their journey together.
3. Buck enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his beloved master on this journey.
This further emphasizes Buck's enjoyment of the activities and moments spent with Thornton, indicating his fulfillment in their relationship.
4. At times, Buck still feels—and gives in to—a call he cannot describe from the wilderness.
This suggests that despite his contentment with Thornton, Buck experiences a persistent longing or urge to return to the wild.
By considering these examples, we can infer that Buck finds happiness and fulfillment in his life with Thornton. However, his natural instincts towards the wild still exist, calling him back and making it impossible for him to completely ignore them, even though he loves and is loyal to Thornton. Therefore, the most clear conclusion is that as content as Buck is with his life with Thornton, he cannot ignore his own natural instincts.