How Does The Call Of The Wild Affect Buck's Behavior

In the novel, The Call of the Wild, what is the “call of the wild” and how does it affect Buck's behavior throughout the novel? The novel, The Call of the Wild, is about a very large half Saint Bernard and half Scotch Shepherd dog named Buck that was smuggled from his home to work as a sled dog in the Klondike region, which is in Alaska. In order to survive the harsh environment, he transformed from a domesticated house dog to a warrior which he inherited from his ancestors, which are the wolves. He had many hardships throughout the story, and was exchanged over many owners, but managed to live through all of it. The “call of the wild” affected Buck’s behavior in many ways. All in all, the “call of the wild” affected Buck in many different ways. First of all, the “call
The novel also states, “And closely akin to the visions of the hairy man was the call still sounding in the depths of the forest. It filled him with a great unrest and strange desires. It caused him to feel a vague, sweet gladness, and he was aware of wild yearnings and stirrings for he knew not what (pg 46).” This also supports the main idea because it explains how Buck is somehow connected to the wild forest and has a deep desire to go there, even though he had never been there before. This might be because he is linked to his ancestors, who live in the forests, so he subconsciously desires to run to the woods and never leave. This is why the “call of the wild” is a link between an animal and their wild ancestors. Finally, the “call of the wild” affected Buck’s behavior because it influenced his instincts. The novel stated, “Yet it was a secret growth. His newborn cunning gave him poise and control. He was too busy adjusting himself to the new life to feel at ease, and not only did he not pick fights, but he avoided them whenever possible. A certain deliberateness characterized his attitude. He was