Discussion Questions:
1.) Describe Buck's qualities as the new team leader. How is he similar to Spitz? How is he different?Buck is a better leader than Spitz because Spitz was funny and not very serious. They are similer because they have been with eachother for a long time. they are biffrent because buck is serious.
2.) Describe the man in Buck's dreams. What is the significant of these dreams? What is London trying to show us with these dreams?It was the man in the red swetter that was being mean. He nows what to do to be safe. He is showing us to be safe.
3.) What is the significance of Dave's death? Does it remind you of any other work you've read or of any event from your life? ther are new dogs in the pack and so now Buck is the leader. NO.
Vocabulary:
Obdurate - mad not happy “Francois was obdurate, but when he turned his back Buck again displaced Sol-leks, who was not at all unwilling to go.”
Celerity - supprised “At the Rink Rapids two native huskies, Teek and Koona, were added; and the celerity with which Buck broke them in took away Francois's breath.”
Lugubriously - do not feel good “Then he fell, and lay where he fell, howling lugubriously as the long train of sleds churned by.”
Convulsive - big exaggerated wow “By convulsive efforts he got on his feet, staggered, and fell.”
Activities: (choose one)
3.) Write a journal entry or a letter from Buck to the Judge telling about his experiences and the changes they have brought him.
Dear Judge,
ever senec i was dogneped it has been very bad i do no like it here but i have my so new friends and made so mean friends. I think I am becoming a wolf i can run fast and i am the leader of the pack. I with i was back at home with you so if you get a chance can you come get me from Alaska
Love you dog Buck ;)
1.) Describe Buck's qualities as the new team leader. How is he similar to Spitz? How is he different?Buck is a better leader than Spitz because Spitz was funny and not very serious. They are similer because they have been with eachother for a long time. they are biffrent because buck is serious.
2.) Describe the man in Buck's dreams. What is the significant of these dreams? What is London trying to show us with these dreams?It was the man in the red swetter that was being mean. He nows what to do to be safe. He is showing us to be safe.
3.) What is the significance of Dave's death? Does it remind you of any other work you've read or of any event from your life? ther are new dogs in the pack and so now Buck is the leader. NO.
Vocabulary:
Obdurate - mad not happy “Francois was obdurate, but when he turned his back Buck again displaced Sol-leks, who was not at all unwilling to go.”
Celerity - supprised “At the Rink Rapids two native huskies, Teek and Koona, were added; and the celerity with which Buck broke them in took away Francois's breath.”
Lugubriously - do not feel good “Then he fell, and lay where he fell, howling lugubriously as the long train of sleds churned by.”
Convulsive - big exaggerated wow “By convulsive efforts he got on his feet, staggered, and fell.”
Activities: (choose one)
3.) Write a journal entry or a letter from Buck to the Judge telling about his experiences and the changes they have brought him.
Dear Judge,
ever senec i was dogneped it has been very bad i do no like it here but i have my so new friends and made so mean friends. I think I am becoming a wolf i can run fast and i am the leader of the pack. I with i was back at home with you so if you get a chance can you come get me from Alaska
Love you dog Buck ;)