Buck's abduction from his home in California in "The Call of the Wild" is an example of a plot device called a "call to adventure." This is a common narrative element in literature where the protagonist's ordinary life is disrupted by an event that sets them on their journey or quest. In this case, Buck's abduction marks the beginning of his transformative journey from a domesticated pet to a wild and instinctual sled dog in the wilds of the Yukon.
