Final Week CW 6A

Explain the meaning of the following quotation:“[Each] day mankind and the claims of mankind slipped farther from him. Deep in the forest a call was sounding, and as often as he heard this call,mysteriously thrilling and luring, he felt compelled to turn his back upon the fire, and to plunge into the forest … But as often as he gained the soft unbroken earth and the green shade, the love of John Thornton drew him back to the fire again.” (57)

Lastly:  Discuss your first impression as to whether Buck is better off at the beginning of the novel or at the end?  This is a great opportunity to do some brainstorming for your final end-of-the-year essay.