Characters from The Call of the Wild

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Buck - This character is a half St. Bernard, half Scotch shepherd dog. He is a loyal friend to his owners and joins a wolf pack.

Charles - This character is searching for gold, but his group is completely unprepared for the harsh, demanding environment.

Dave - This character is the wheel-dog on the team. His pride in his work is so great that he ends up working himself to death, unwilling to be carried when he becomes ill.

Dolly - This character is a dog who goes mad on the trail....
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