The Call of the Wild Knowledge and Wisdom Quotes

How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #1

His eyes turned blood-shot, and he was metamorphosed into a raging fiend. So changed was he that the Judge himself would not have recognized him (1.25)

Buck’s first changes are the result of his anger.

Quote #2

Buck learned easily, and under the combined tuition of his two mates and François made remarkable progress. (2.5)

Buck’s ability to learn enables him to survive in the North.

Quote #3

T'ree vair' good dogs," François told Perrault. "Dat Buck, heem pool lak hell. I tich heem queek as anyt'ing." (2.6)

Buck’s ability to learn is recognized as an asset by those around him.