Why does the author of The Call of the Wild describe Buck’s progress as “retrogression
• Buck’s behavior was becoming more and more evil
• Buck was returning to his ancient instinctual roots
• Buck’s morals were becoming fine-tuned
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Based on the given options, the most likely reason why the author describes Buck's progress as "retrogression" is because Buck was returning to his ancient instinctual roots. This means that Buck was going back to a more primal and savage version of himself, regressing from the domesticated and civilized dog he had become. The author may be emphasizing Buck's transformation back into his wild and natural state as the story progresses.