Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Call of the Wild

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects 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.

Objects

Santa Clara Valley - It is here that Buck spends the first four years of his life.

Klondike Gold Rush - Although this energized this region until it ended abruptly in 1899, many of the miners' hopes were in vain as they returned home empty-handed.

San Francisco - Buck is brought here by train after Manuel kidnaps him from Judge Miller's house.

Seattle - This coastal city is the last stop for many travelers before they enter Alaska, whether it is by train or by boat.

Narwhal - This is a ship that...
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