Chapter 1: Into the Primitive
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES using textual evidence (proof from the novel) to support your answers.
In the beginning of Chapter 1, how is Buck described?
Buck is described in the begging of the chapter as a 140 pound dog that is all fur.
Based on this description, how do you think he will deal with the hardships of the Yukon Territory?
I think he will deal with the hardship very harshly because he will try to protect himself.
Which of his traits will serve him in his new life? Which will he have to abandon to survive?
The traits that will serve Buck in his life would be he is built very strongly and can take a beating, and he also has a big fur coat.
What important lesson did Buck learn from the man with the club?
The important lesson that Buck learned was that he should respect people that want respect.
What is meant by the line, "It was his introduction to the reign of primitive law, and he met the introduction halfway."?
It means that he was just begging to learn about respect.
How did Francois begin to earn Buck's respect? From the description of this incident, predict what Buck's relationship will be with "a big, snowy-white fellow from Spitzbergen."?
Francois got Bucks respect by hitting him with a club till he was worn out.
What is the significance of the title of this chapter?
It is significant because the title of the chapter is also in thee chapter.
VOCABULARY:
Provide a definition based on how the word is used in the context of the story and provide the quote from the text.
Demesne -“And over this great demesne Buck ruled.” To do something all over do to again.(pg.4)
Populous - to be mean to one another-“Among the terriers he stalked imperiously, and Toots and Ysabel he utterly ignored, for he was king,—king over all creeping, crawling, flying things of Judge Miller's place, humans included.”(pg.5)
Imperiously - in an imperious manner- “Among the terriers he stalked imperiously, and Toots and Ysabel he utterly ignored, for he was king,—king over all creeping, crawling, flying things of Judge Miller's place, humans included.”(pg.6)
Sated - To satisfy at the fullest-“During the four years since his puppyhood he had lived the life of a sated aristocrat; he had a fine pride in himself, was even a trifle egotistical, as country gentlemen sometimes become because of their insular situation.”(pg.6)
Insular -ignorant of or uninterested in cultures-“During the four years since his puppyhood he had lived the life of a sated aristocrat; he had a fine pride in himself, was even a trifle egotistical, as country gentlemen sometimes become because of their insular situation.”(pg.6)
Progeny - a descendants of a person, animal, or plant-“For to play a system requires money, while the wages of a gardener's helper do not lap over the needs of a wife and numerous progeny.”(pg.7)
Deft - neatly skillful and quick in one's movements.-“In quick rage he sprang at the man, who met him halfway, grappled him close by the throat, and with a deft twist threw him over on his back.”(pg.9)
Futilely - in a futile and unproductive manner-“Then the rope tightened mercilessly, while Buck struggled in a fury, his tongue lolling out of his mouth and his great chest panting futilely.”(pg.9)
Vilely - in a vile manner-“Never in all his life had he been so vilely treated, and never in all his life had he been so angry.”(pg.9)
Hydrophobia - extreme or irrational fear of water-“If I don't get the hydrophoby—”(pg.11)
Impending - be about to happen-“He did not know why, but he felt oppressed by the vague sense of impending calamity.”(pg.12)
Calamity - an event causing great and often sudden damage-“He did not know why, but he felt oppressed by the vague sense of impending calamity.”(pg.12)
Surcharged - an additional charge-“Straight at the man he launched his one hundred and forty pounds of fury, surcharged with the pent passion of two days and nights.”(pg.16)
Slaver - a person dealing in or owning slaves-“He staggered limply about, the blood flowing from nose and mouth and ears, his beautiful coat sprayed and flecked with bloody slaver."(pg.17)
Primitive - not developed or derived from anything else-“That club was a revelation. It was his introduction to the reign of primitive law, and he met the introduction halfway.”(pg.19)
Cunning - having or showing skill in achieving-“The facts of life took on a fiercer aspect; and while he faced that aspect uncowed, he faced it with all the latent cunning of his nature aroused.”(pg.19)
ACTIVITIES:
Choose ONE activity from the list below to complete and post on your weebly page. Post the activity question on your weebly page as well as your response.
4.) What is "primitive law"? Is there "primitive law" in your life? Create a collage that shows what primitive law entails and upload the collage to your weebly page.
Answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES using textual evidence (proof from the novel) to support your answers.
In the beginning of Chapter 1, how is Buck described?
Buck is described in the begging of the chapter as a 140 pound dog that is all fur.
Based on this description, how do you think he will deal with the hardships of the Yukon Territory?
I think he will deal with the hardship very harshly because he will try to protect himself.
Which of his traits will serve him in his new life? Which will he have to abandon to survive?
The traits that will serve Buck in his life would be he is built very strongly and can take a beating, and he also has a big fur coat.
What important lesson did Buck learn from the man with the club?
The important lesson that Buck learned was that he should respect people that want respect.
What is meant by the line, "It was his introduction to the reign of primitive law, and he met the introduction halfway."?
It means that he was just begging to learn about respect.
How did Francois begin to earn Buck's respect? From the description of this incident, predict what Buck's relationship will be with "a big, snowy-white fellow from Spitzbergen."?
Francois got Bucks respect by hitting him with a club till he was worn out.
What is the significance of the title of this chapter?
It is significant because the title of the chapter is also in thee chapter.
VOCABULARY:
Provide a definition based on how the word is used in the context of the story and provide the quote from the text.
Demesne -“And over this great demesne Buck ruled.” To do something all over do to again.(pg.4)
Populous - to be mean to one another-“Among the terriers he stalked imperiously, and Toots and Ysabel he utterly ignored, for he was king,—king over all creeping, crawling, flying things of Judge Miller's place, humans included.”(pg.5)
Imperiously - in an imperious manner- “Among the terriers he stalked imperiously, and Toots and Ysabel he utterly ignored, for he was king,—king over all creeping, crawling, flying things of Judge Miller's place, humans included.”(pg.6)
Sated - To satisfy at the fullest-“During the four years since his puppyhood he had lived the life of a sated aristocrat; he had a fine pride in himself, was even a trifle egotistical, as country gentlemen sometimes become because of their insular situation.”(pg.6)
Insular -ignorant of or uninterested in cultures-“During the four years since his puppyhood he had lived the life of a sated aristocrat; he had a fine pride in himself, was even a trifle egotistical, as country gentlemen sometimes become because of their insular situation.”(pg.6)
Progeny - a descendants of a person, animal, or plant-“For to play a system requires money, while the wages of a gardener's helper do not lap over the needs of a wife and numerous progeny.”(pg.7)
Deft - neatly skillful and quick in one's movements.-“In quick rage he sprang at the man, who met him halfway, grappled him close by the throat, and with a deft twist threw him over on his back.”(pg.9)
Futilely - in a futile and unproductive manner-“Then the rope tightened mercilessly, while Buck struggled in a fury, his tongue lolling out of his mouth and his great chest panting futilely.”(pg.9)
Vilely - in a vile manner-“Never in all his life had he been so vilely treated, and never in all his life had he been so angry.”(pg.9)
Hydrophobia - extreme or irrational fear of water-“If I don't get the hydrophoby—”(pg.11)
Impending - be about to happen-“He did not know why, but he felt oppressed by the vague sense of impending calamity.”(pg.12)
Calamity - an event causing great and often sudden damage-“He did not know why, but he felt oppressed by the vague sense of impending calamity.”(pg.12)
Surcharged - an additional charge-“Straight at the man he launched his one hundred and forty pounds of fury, surcharged with the pent passion of two days and nights.”(pg.16)
Slaver - a person dealing in or owning slaves-“He staggered limply about, the blood flowing from nose and mouth and ears, his beautiful coat sprayed and flecked with bloody slaver."(pg.17)
Primitive - not developed or derived from anything else-“That club was a revelation. It was his introduction to the reign of primitive law, and he met the introduction halfway.”(pg.19)
Cunning - having or showing skill in achieving-“The facts of life took on a fiercer aspect; and while he faced that aspect uncowed, he faced it with all the latent cunning of his nature aroused.”(pg.19)
ACTIVITIES:
Choose ONE activity from the list below to complete and post on your weebly page. Post the activity question on your weebly page as well as your response.
4.) What is "primitive law"? Is there "primitive law" in your life? Create a collage that shows what primitive law entails and upload the collage to your weebly page.
"Primitive Law" is when you have to hunt for your food to survive on your own. Yes, primitive law is in my life because I have to make my own food and sometimes if I somewhere and ask for food they give me money to buy it.