Read a list of ideas that are present within Theresa’s literary analysis of part 1 of The Call of the Wild.

Question

Buck has a comfortable life in California.
Buck is introduced to the law of the club by the man in the red sweater.
Buck witnesses Curly’s death as his introduction to the law of the fang.
Buck must adapt in order to survive.
Theresa concludes her analysis by writing, "In conclusion, Buck has a hard life in Alaska." How can Theresa revise her conclusion to make it stronger and more specific?

A. Buck seeks revenge on any man who rules with a club because he has learned that men with clubs are bad.
B. Buck survives because of his ability to apply the laws of club and fang to his new experiences in Alaska.
C. Buck avenges Curly’s death by using his fangs on the wolves, which shows that now he can use the law of the fang.
D. Buck will expect the comforts of home to be present in the Arctic because his experiences do not change him.

Answer 1

Theresa can revise her conclusion to make it stronger and more specific by choosing B. Buck survives because of his ability to apply the laws of club and fang to his new experiences in Alaska.

This option emphasizes Buck's adaptability and growth throughout the story, highlighting the key themes of survival and transformation that are central to his character arc. It reflects on how Buck learns from his experiences and uses that knowledge to navigate the challenges he faces in his new environment, making the conclusion more insightful.