The Jack London Classic: The Call of the Wild: (Annotated) characters

Appears from the start

A large, powerful dog raised in comfort on Judge Miller's California estate. After he is stolen and sold into the northern sled-dog trade, intelligence and adaptability become as important to his survival as strength.

Appears from the start

A wealthy California landowner whose spacious estate is Buck's first home. Buck moves confidently among the judge's family, workers, and other dogs before being stolen.

Appears from the start

A gardener's helper on Judge Miller's estate whose gambling debts lead him to steal Buck and sell him to dog traders.

Appears from the start

The club-wielding dog dealer who breaks Buck's first attempts at resistance. He teaches Buck that a human holding a weapon may be obeyed without being accepted as rightful or good.

Appears from the start

A Canadian government courier who buys Buck for a sled team. Experienced, observant, and fair by the standards of the trail, he recognizes Buck's unusual potential.

First appears in chapter 2

Perrault's dog driver, skilled at managing a team in the severe conditions of the Klondike routes. He trains Buck for harness work and understands the rivalry developing within the team.

First appears in chapter 2

The white lead dog of François and Perrault's team. Experienced, cunning, and dominant, he treats Buck as a challenger and uses every chance to undermine him.

First appears in chapter 2

A solemn, experienced sled dog who cares chiefly about doing his work properly and has little interest in conflict away from the traces.

First appears in chapter 5

One of three inexperienced American travelers attempting to reach the Klondike with far too much baggage and too little knowledge. Hal carries a whip and revolver and mistakes force for competent leadership.

First appears in chapter 5

Hal's sister and Charles's wife, traveling with them toward the Klondike. She resists surrendering comforts even though their overloaded sled cannot carry everything.

First appears in chapter 5

A seasoned outdoorsman who intervenes when Hal beats the exhausted Buck. Calm, physically capable, and deeply humane toward animals, he gives Buck the first loving bond of his northern life.