Read the excerpt below from The Call of the Wild and answer the question that follows. He saw, once and for all, that he stood n
o chance against a man with a club. He had learned the lesson, and in all his after life he never forgot it. The excerpt demonstrates that Buck is learning to _____. deceive forgive adapt cower
The excerpt demonstrates that Buck is learning to C. adapt.
Explanation:
"The Call of the Wild" is a novel by Jack London. Buck, the main character, is a dog that's stolen and sold to become a sleigh dog in Canada's territory of Yukon. <u>The theme that permeates the novel is the survival of the fittest. Only those who are strong and capable of adapting themselves to the environment and new conditions survive.</u> Buck goes from being a dog living a comfortable life to a semi-wild dog leading a pack of wolves.<u> The reason behind his success is his physical strength and his adaptability. Buck learns fast. In the excerpt, he learns not to try and attack a man holding a club, for the man will use the club to beat him. Such lessons allow Buck to stay alive and to thrive even in dire circumstances.</u>
All the Birlings commit crimes similar to the seven deadly sins. Mr Birling is greedy - he wants far more money. Sheila is guilt of wrath and envy as she complains about Eva Smith etc.
