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Buck becomes a leader primarily because of the recognition he receives from others, human and non-human. And that is the key to Buck's transformation from being some kind of sultan in sunny California to a leader of any pack worth its salt, in which he exercises with camaraderie, respect and courage
Sport personalities tend to gain a lot of media attention. Audiences participating in said sport could idolize these sports personalities, this idolization can lead to misrepresentation.
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