Wednesday, August 22, 2012

How did Buck show love for John Thornton in The Call of the Wild?

Buck shows his love for John Thornton by twice saving his life and by obeying him when he tells him to jump over a cliff.  Thornton, in turn, loves Buck and does not abuse him like the other men had.  There is a genuine respect and love between them, and Buck senses this.  Unfortunately, Thornton is killed, but Buck continues to show his love for him by visiting his grave each year.

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