Discussion Questions:
1.) Reread London'd first description of Hal and Charles. What do you think will happen to them based on this initial description?
I think that Charles is a hunter because he has a gun and a hunter knive. When both of the guys are setting up the tent they get a little bit messy. If you want to be a dog trainer you need to be meet.
2.) What was Mercedes' reaction when experienced men went though to lighten the load? What does this say about her and about her relationship with her husband and brother?
Mercedes is being selfish. Her reaction was her being mad. She wanted to keep the stuff. She only thinks about her self. She is also a diva. The relationship with her broth and father is that she is the boss and she can get what ever she wants.
3.) Compare Charles, Hal and Mercedes to any other characters you've met in other books, movies, plays, television shows, or real life. What traits did Buck have that allowed him to adapt to the north that they lacked?
Charles: is like Wario from super Mario bros Hals: the small mean guy form home alone Mercedes: Kim Kardashion from keeping up with the kardashions. He has animal instinct, creativy, disapline, and brave.
4.) Why do you think London included these three characters in the book? What do they represent?
Maybe to add a little bit more existent. They represent people from the south. The people he knew or saw I the south.
5.) Why did Buck refuse to rise and lead the team? What did he have that his masters lacked?
He was weak and he was starving. Also that he had a bad feeling about every thing. He has intents and experiments.
Vocabulary:
Salient - most noticeable or important
Callow - a young person, inexperienced and immature
Chaffering - haggle about the terms of an agreement or price of something
Apprehensively - with anxiety or apprehension
Remonstrance - a forcefully reproachful protest.
Averred - state or assert to be the case
Jaded - tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm
Voracious - wanting or devouring great quantities of food
Cajole - persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
Innocuously - not harmful or offensive
Terse - sparing in the use of words
Inarticulate - unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly
Activities: (choose one)
4.) Imagine you are one of Buck's owners: Francois, Perault, the Scotch half-breed, Hal, Charles, or Mercedes. Write a letter home to a friend telling about your experience in the Yukon. Be sure your letter reflects the personality of the character you have chosen.
Mercedes
dear family,
Im still down here in Alaska. Charles has dogs to sled ride. We need to head to Dawson. Because i want to go with them to Dawson i will be on the sled with them. hope i'm not heavy. One day some people wanted me to get out when we were setting the tent because of my gendrer. I got really emotional so i cried. Atleast when i want to get somthing i get it.
Love you hope to see you soon,
Mercedes :)
1.) Reread London'd first description of Hal and Charles. What do you think will happen to them based on this initial description?
I think that Charles is a hunter because he has a gun and a hunter knive. When both of the guys are setting up the tent they get a little bit messy. If you want to be a dog trainer you need to be meet.
2.) What was Mercedes' reaction when experienced men went though to lighten the load? What does this say about her and about her relationship with her husband and brother?
Mercedes is being selfish. Her reaction was her being mad. She wanted to keep the stuff. She only thinks about her self. She is also a diva. The relationship with her broth and father is that she is the boss and she can get what ever she wants.
3.) Compare Charles, Hal and Mercedes to any other characters you've met in other books, movies, plays, television shows, or real life. What traits did Buck have that allowed him to adapt to the north that they lacked?
Charles: is like Wario from super Mario bros Hals: the small mean guy form home alone Mercedes: Kim Kardashion from keeping up with the kardashions. He has animal instinct, creativy, disapline, and brave.
4.) Why do you think London included these three characters in the book? What do they represent?
Maybe to add a little bit more existent. They represent people from the south. The people he knew or saw I the south.
5.) Why did Buck refuse to rise and lead the team? What did he have that his masters lacked?
He was weak and he was starving. Also that he had a bad feeling about every thing. He has intents and experiments.
Vocabulary:
Salient - most noticeable or important
Callow - a young person, inexperienced and immature
Chaffering - haggle about the terms of an agreement or price of something
Apprehensively - with anxiety or apprehension
Remonstrance - a forcefully reproachful protest.
Averred - state or assert to be the case
Jaded - tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm
Voracious - wanting or devouring great quantities of food
Cajole - persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
Innocuously - not harmful or offensive
Terse - sparing in the use of words
Inarticulate - unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly
Activities: (choose one)
4.) Imagine you are one of Buck's owners: Francois, Perault, the Scotch half-breed, Hal, Charles, or Mercedes. Write a letter home to a friend telling about your experience in the Yukon. Be sure your letter reflects the personality of the character you have chosen.
Mercedes
dear family,
Im still down here in Alaska. Charles has dogs to sled ride. We need to head to Dawson. Because i want to go with them to Dawson i will be on the sled with them. hope i'm not heavy. One day some people wanted me to get out when we were setting the tent because of my gendrer. I got really emotional so i cried. Atleast when i want to get somthing i get it.
Love you hope to see you soon,
Mercedes :)