| Quote #4 But it was then that the unexpected happened, the thing which projected their struggle for supremacy far into the future, past many a weary mile of trail and toil. (3.5) |
Buck’s adventure extends back in history, but also forward in time, to events that are destined to occur.
| Quote #5 Lissen: some dam fine day heem get mad lak hell an' den heem chew dat Spitz all up an' spit heem out on de snow. Sure. I know." (3.21) |
The inevitability of a fight with Spitz is apparent to even the humans.
| Quote #6 It was inevitable that the clash for leadership should come. Buck wanted it. He wanted it because it was his nature (3.23) |
Buck’s clash with Spitz has to happen because of the nature of each dog.