Buck's fear of the hairy man represents Buck’s fear of the unknown world in the wild. The "hairy man" symbolizes the primal instincts and dangers that come with the wilderness, reflecting Buck's struggle between his domesticated past and his emerging instincts as a wild animal. This fear represents the instinctual challenges he faces as he adapts to the wilderness and the uncertainties it brings.
What does Buck’s fear of the hairy man represent?
Thornton’s excitement about getting to the gold
Thornton’s fear that Buck will leave him
Buck’s excitement of continuing on with Thornton
Buck’s fear of the unknown world in the wild
1 answer