Chapter 4;Who Has Won the Mastership
Discussion Questions:
1.) Describe Buck's qualities as the new team leader. How is he similar to Spitz? How is he different?
The new qualities as the new team leader that Buck has is that he tells the other dogs what to do without doing it in a bossy way and cares more for the other dogs, but he is still standing up for himself. He is similar to Spitz because he is the team leader and also he is still mean a little to the other dogs. He is different because Spitz was really bossy and also did not care that much for his team he only cared for himself.
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?
The man in bucks dreams is a very tough man who cares for others. The significants of the dreams is that they are just like him if he were a human. London is trying to show us that Buck is a very well behaved dog.
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?
The significance of Dave's death is that he was already sick and very tired so he could not eat or walk.No, it does not remind me of anything because I have not had anything really happen like that.
Vocabulary:
Obdurate - Refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
“Francois was obdurate, but when he turned his back Buck again displaced Sol-leks, who was not at all unwilling to go.”(pg.73)
Celerity - Swiftness of movement.
“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.”(pg.77)
Lugubriously - Looking or sounding sad and dismal.
“Then he fell, and lay where he fell, howling lugubriously as the long train of sleds churned by.”(pg.87)
Convulsive - producing or consisting of convulsions.
“By convulsive efforts he got on his feet, staggered, and fell.”(pg.88)
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
I have been stolen and sold to many people, I have also been beaten, hurt, and worn out. I am now fine I am in a pack of dogs pulling a sled. So far I have been to San Francisco, Seattle, Dyea beach, Lake Bennett, Lake Le Barge, Dawson, Hootalinqua, Big Salmon, Little Salmon, Five Fingers, Tahkeena, Rink Rapids, and Cassiar Bar. I hope I shall live threw this whole time and hopefully come home and be with you and love unlike these people. I have been changed from a domesticated dog to a wolf and fight to live just to come home see you.
Love,
Buck
1.) Describe Buck's qualities as the new team leader. How is he similar to Spitz? How is he different?
The new qualities as the new team leader that Buck has is that he tells the other dogs what to do without doing it in a bossy way and cares more for the other dogs, but he is still standing up for himself. He is similar to Spitz because he is the team leader and also he is still mean a little to the other dogs. He is different because Spitz was really bossy and also did not care that much for his team he only cared for himself.
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?
The man in bucks dreams is a very tough man who cares for others. The significants of the dreams is that they are just like him if he were a human. London is trying to show us that Buck is a very well behaved dog.
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?
The significance of Dave's death is that he was already sick and very tired so he could not eat or walk.No, it does not remind me of anything because I have not had anything really happen like that.
Vocabulary:
Obdurate - Refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
“Francois was obdurate, but when he turned his back Buck again displaced Sol-leks, who was not at all unwilling to go.”(pg.73)
Celerity - Swiftness of movement.
“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.”(pg.77)
Lugubriously - Looking or sounding sad and dismal.
“Then he fell, and lay where he fell, howling lugubriously as the long train of sleds churned by.”(pg.87)
Convulsive - producing or consisting of convulsions.
“By convulsive efforts he got on his feet, staggered, and fell.”(pg.88)
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
I have been stolen and sold to many people, I have also been beaten, hurt, and worn out. I am now fine I am in a pack of dogs pulling a sled. So far I have been to San Francisco, Seattle, Dyea beach, Lake Bennett, Lake Le Barge, Dawson, Hootalinqua, Big Salmon, Little Salmon, Five Fingers, Tahkeena, Rink Rapids, and Cassiar Bar. I hope I shall live threw this whole time and hopefully come home and be with you and love unlike these people. I have been changed from a domesticated dog to a wolf and fight to live just to come home see you.
Love,
Buck