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The Sounding of the Call
An Analysis of Chapter 7
Tone
The Tone Of The Chapter Shifts From Adventurous And Enthusiastic To Somber And Reflective, Ending With A Mythical And Legendary Quality.
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart-pounding - (5) | Crystal-clear - (5) | Explosive - (5) | A lot - (4) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
Buck heeds the call of the wild after John Thornton is killed by Yeehat Native Americans. He joins a wolf pack and becomes a legendary figure in the region.
In more detail...
John Thornton and his team, including Buck, search for a lost mine, living off the land and the spoils of hunting. During this time, Buck experiences stirring memories of a primordial existence and feels a deep connection to a wild brother, a wolf he encounters. As the seasons change, Buck increasingly feels the pull of the wild, leading to several extended forays into the woods. Tragedy strikes when the Yeehat Native Americans kill John Thornton and the other human members of the camp. Grief-stricken and enraged, Buck avenges the deaths, killing several of the attackers. With his last ties to humanity broken, Buck fully embraces his wild nature, running with the wolf pack and becoming a creature of myth in the region, hauntingly connected to both the wilderness and the memory of Thornton.
Characters
- Buck
- About - Buck fully succumbs to the call of the wild. He experiences primordial memories of a hunter's life with a wild brother and eventually becomes a legendary figure leading a wolf pack, after avenging the death of his beloved master, John Thornton.
- Personality Traits - Intelligent, strong, increasingly connected to his wild instincts, and capable of both fierce loyalty and ferocious brutality.
- Physical Characteristics - A powerful mix of St. Bernard and Scotch Shepherd, with a coat becoming more like that of a wolf, majestic and wild in appearance.
- Character Connections
- John Thornton - Buck's beloved master, whose death causes Buck to fully embrace his wild nature.
- The Yeehats - The Native American tribe responsible for Thornton's death, whom Buck fiercely attacks in retribution.
- The Wild Brother - A wolf with whom Buck feels a deep kindred connection and eventually joins in the wild.
- John Thornton
- About - Thornton is Buck's loving master, whose connection with Buck is deep. He is killed by the Yeehats, prompting Buck's full return to the wild.
- Personality Traits - A strong and capable outdoorsman, with a deep bond with Buck.
- Physical Characteristics - Not described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Buck - Buck is Thornton's loyal dog, who mourns his death and avenges it.
- The Yeehats
- About - A Native American tribe that kills Thornton and his companions, inadvertently causing Buck to break his last ties with humanity and join the wild.
- Personality Traits - Presented as antagonists to Buck and his master.
- Physical Characteristics - Not described in detail.
- The Wild Brother
- About - A wolf that connects with Buck and symbolizes Buck's link to the wild. Buck joins him and the pack, embracing his true nature.
- Personality Traits - Wild and cautious but ultimately friendly toward Buck.
- Physical Characteristics - Described as a long, lean, and grey wolf.
- Character Connections
- Buck - A symbol of the wildness that calls to Buck and becomes his companion in the wild.