Call of the Wild -MSF Sadib

Jack London’s Call of the Wild recounts the story of the belligerent dog buck. Jack London immerses his protagonist in the harsh climate of an inhospitable area in Canada, where Buck must acquire key survival skills to survive. Through Buck, Jack London has portrayed the essence of a spartan way of life. London attempted to give Buck the autonomy he needed to rediscover his inner instinct. Raised as a mere pet dog in his early years, Buck remained unaware of his true origins. Buck didn’t discover his true origins until he fell into the hands of a drug trafficker.

Buck’s abduction was heart-shattering for the avid reader. As the story unfolded, it became evident that events unfolded as intended. The book reflects on the arduous means to resurrect one’s own beliefs. Call of the Wild also draws a fine demarcation between virility to foster one’s own instincts and how being prone to servility may cause one’s own demise in the face of odd and harsh reality. Jack London has called out his credo of survival as “the law of fang and club.” This approach does not involve pushing one’s boundaries for the sake of liberty, which could potentially dismay someone if the situation becomes dire. On the other hand, experts propose that the solution to this dilemma is to learn from the environment while maintaining a positive and impressive image through subtle actions. Day and night merge together to stand as a sole witness to Buck’s evolving nature.

Jack London portrays his character Buck not only as an animal with survival instincts, but also as a figure of authority when necessary. For instance, Spitz, one of the sigma dogs on their expedition, acted as a moral adversary to Buck. In this book, Spitz has been an iconic and formidable opponent, posing as a strong and robust dog. Despite their occasional encounters leading to their final battle over a rabbit’s death, Buck spent a considerable amount of time studying and observing his opponent before the right moment presented itself. Instead of exploding with fury, Buck acted as if he had consciously learned from his opponent how to stay grounded, thereby gaining the affection of his fellow companion dogs.

Friendship and working together to whittle the bond between humans and animals have been a familiar household theme throughout the dawn of time itself. Buck and his owner’s immersive bond once again marks unparalleled history. The way the tormentors treated Buck during the initiation left the reader feeling despised. Throughout the story, the reader was also relieved and thrilled to witness the cosmic kindness of a handful of individuals. Buck’s depiction sheds light on the disguise of a struggling human being.

“Call of the Wild” is an essential read for individuals across all social classes. This book is a testimony to the bondage humans share with their felines or canines, and more than that. Buck is what struggling human nature always looks up to.