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Into the Primitive
An Analysis of Chapter 1
Tone
Ominous, Foreboding, Intense
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrilling - (4) | Crystal-clear - (5) | Explosive - (5) | None - (1) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
Buck, a domesticated dog, is kidnapped and begins his transformation from a pampered pet to a fierce sled dog.
In more detail...
Buck, a four-year-old half St. Bernard and half Scotch Shepherd dog, lives a comfortable life at Judge Miller's estate in Santa Clara Valley. Unaware of a gold rush in the Arctic North that has created a high demand for strong sled dogs, Buck is stolen by Manuel, the gardener's helper who is in debt due to gambling. Buck is passed from hand to hand until he reaches the Canadian government's dispatch, where François buys him. He is introduced to a new harsh and violent reality, a stark contrast to his previous sheltered life.
Characters
- Buck
- About - The main protagonist, Buck is dog-napped and sold into the harsh reality of sled-dog life.
- Personality Traits - Proud, aristocratic, and adaptable with latent primal instincts.
- Physical Characteristics - Half St. Bernard, half Scotch Shepherd; one hundred and forty pounds; warm, long hair; strong muscles.
- Character Connections
- Judge Miller - The owner of the estate where Buck lived comfortably before being kidnapped.
- Manuel - The gardener's helper who kidnaps Buck due to gambling debts.
- The man in the red sweater - The person who teaches Buck the 'law of club and fang' and beats him into submission.
- François - The Canadian government dispatch worker who, along with Perrault, buys Buck for sled work.
- Perrault - The Canadian who bought Buck and judged him to be a special sled dog.
- Curly - A good-natured Newfoundland dog that is sold along with Buck.
- Judge Miller
- About - Buck's original owner who resides in Santa Clara Valley and provides a comfortable life for Buck.
- Personality Traits - Implied to be caring and affluent, the provider of a pampered life for Buck.
- Physical Characteristics - Not described in the chapter.
- Manuel
- About - The gardener's helper at Judge Miller's estate, who kidnaps Buck for money to cover his gambling debts.
- Personality Traits - Deceptive and desperate due to his gambling addiction.
- Physical Characteristics - Not described in detail.
- Character Connections
- Judge Miller - Works for Judge Miller as a gardener's helper.
- Buck - Kidnaps Buck to sell for gambling money.
- The man in the red sweater
- About - This character beats Buck into submission, teaching him the harsh law of club and fang.
- Personality Traits - Calm, grim, and brutal in his training methods.
- Physical Characteristics - Stout, wearing a red sweater.
- Character Connections
- Buck - Teaches Buck the reality of his new life as a sled dog through violence.
- François
- About - A French-Canadian government dispatch worker who buys Buck and seems fair and wise in the way of dogs.
- Personality Traits - Fair, calm, impartial, and wise.
- Physical Characteristics - Black-faced, large.
- Character Connections
- Buck - Becomes one of Buck's new owners and masters.
- Perrault
- About - A French-Canadian involved in buying Buck for the Canadian government's dispatch service to be used as a sled dog.
- Personality Traits - Knowledgeable in the value of dogs, practical.
- Physical Characteristics - Not described in detail.
- Character Connections
- Buck - Buys Buck for sled dog work due to his remarkable physical attributes.
- Curly
- About - A good-natured Newfoundland dog sold along with Buck.
- Personality Traits - Good-natured and friendly.
- Physical Characteristics - Snow-white, of the Newfoundland breed.
- Character Connections
- Buck - Sold along with Buck and shares the beginning of the journey with him.