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The Call of the Wild, Chapter 3 summary

Chapter 3 of 7 · 21 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 3, Buck survives a husky attack, dangerous river ice, and Dolly’s madness while steadily undermining Spitz’s authority over the team. During a rabbit chase, their rivalry becomes a deadly fight, and Buck defeats Spitz by breaking his forelegs before knocking him into the waiting pack.

What happens

  1. Starving huskies interrupt Buck and Spitz’s fight over a sleeping nest, wound the team, and consume supplies.
  2. The team struggles across dangerous river ice, while François treats Buck’s sore feet with rubbing and homemade moccasins.
  3. Dolly goes mad and chases Buck until François kills her; Spitz attacks the exhausted Buck and receives a whipping.
  4. Buck protects disobedient dogs from Spitz, weakening discipline during the journey to Dawson and the return trip.
  5. A rabbit chase brings Buck and Spitz into a final fight, watched by a circle of dogs.
  6. Buck breaks both Spitz’s forelegs and knocks him down, leaving him to the surrounding pack.

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In this chapter

BuckSpitzFrançoisTheme: Adaptation and survivalTheme: Power and leadership

What to notice

Buck’s ability to change tactics separates him from a merely forceful fighter. His attack on Spitz’s legs turns the contest in his favor.

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How does Buck gain the decisive advantage over Spitz?

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