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What Is The Turning Point In The Call Of The Wild

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All books are different - different plots, different characters, and especially different endings. Most books also follow the same pattern: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and finally, resolution. However, the most important parts of an interesting book are its conflict, climax, and resolution. In the Call of the Wild, Jack London proves that he is a master of traditional plot structure. He makes the reader feel a connection with the characters and builds the suspense in the rising action. For example, Buck's fear and disappointment are evident as he is being traded to Francois and Perrault. Conflicts appear constantly in The Call of the Wild. Buck doesn’t get along with Spitz, the dogs are being beaten, and the call is constantly luring Buck in. However, …show more content…

sled, Spitz and Buck get in a fight to the death, or Buck almost dies being beaten to death! However, I believe the biggest turning point, is when Buck pulls the massive sled for John Thornton. This shows Buck’s true loyalty to his new owner. Buck grows fond of Thornton, especially after John saves Buck’s life! I believe this is the biggest turning point because Buck is finally settling down with a new owner, and is willing to muscle a 1,000 lbs. sled to prove his loyalty to his new master. Finally, the ending of a fantastic book always has a resolution! The princess and prince live happily ever after, the shoe fits the maid, and countless others. What these books all have in common, is that they have a resolution; an answer or solution to their problem. In the Call of the Wild, the solution to all of Buck’s problems, is that he gets a new owner. Buck isn’t being punished, he’s being well fed, and properly treated. Buck has finally found a master that loves him, and treats him well. John Thornton turns out to be Buck’s saving grace, the resolution to all his

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