Question

Write three sentences explaining the historical context and setting of The Call of the Wild. Think about the descriptions of Buck’s journey.

Answer 1

Answer: The Call of the Wild takes during the Klondike Gold Rush in the 1890s. There are several different settings in the book, he starts in Santa Clara, California, then is stolen to be used as a sled dog because of his size. He is mistreated, and is found by a different man in Alaska who takes care of him. The story ends with Buck becoming a part of a wolf pack.