Examples Of Kill In The Call Of The Wild

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“We know that their adventures are childish. They themselves are fools. They are ready to kill or be killed over a card-game in which an opponent or they themselves was cheating. Yet, thanks to such fellows, tragedies are possible” said Jean Genet. In Jack London’s excellent novel The Call Of The Wild, life is to kill or be killed.

In the beginning of the book,life was to be kill or kill. First, Buck was forced to kill or be killed. For example, Buck was stolen by Manuel, and was killed by Manuel. Since Buck was learning to adapted to new changes. Second, Buck learned how to kill. Second, Buck learned how to kill. For instance, Buck tried to kill the man in the red sweater. Since Buck was in the crate for a long time he was ready to kill the first person he see’s. Last, Buck was killed by the man in the red sweater. For example, Buck was killed by the man in the red sweater. Since Buck kept trying to kill the man in the red sweater. But the the man in
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First, John Thornton saved Buck before he died. For example, Buck was running across the ice and almost died. Since Buck loved John Thornton he was saved and didn’t die. Second, Buck was in a challenge with every Alpha and kill them all. For instance, John Thornton was putting a challenge to travel up east. Since Buck won the challenge and they traveled. Last, Buck saw John Thornton die. For example, John Thornton was killed by Yeehat Indians. Then Buck was attacked by a wolf pack. Since Buck was attacked by a wolf pack he become a leader. In conclusion, Buck saw kill or be killed throughout his new life. In Jack London’s classic novel The Call Of The Wild, life is to kill or be killed. “We know that their adventures are childish. They themselves are fools. They are ready to kill or be killed over a card-game in which an opponent or they themselves was cheating. Yet, thanks to such fellows, tragedies are possible,” said Jean

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