Chapter 5: The Toil of Trace and TrailDiscussion Questions:
1.) Reread London's first description of Hal and Charles. What do you think will happen to them based on this initial description?
2.) What was Mercedes' reaction when experienced men went though to lighten the load? What does this say about her and about her relationship with her husband and brother?
It's always her way and she is in charge
3.) Compare Charles, Hal and Mercedes to any other characters you've met in other books, movies, plays, television shows, or real life. What traits did Buck have that allowed him to adapt to the north that they lacked?
He has a brain he discipline and strength powerful and
4.) Why do you think London included these three characters in the book? What do they represent?
Toteprasent the south
5.) Why did Buck refuse to rise and lead the team? What did he have that his masters lacked?
He weak he's fed up he knows that there will trouble ahead.
Vocabulary:
Salient -
Callow -
Chaffering -
Apprehensively -
Remonstrance -
Averred -
Jaded -
Voracious -
Cajole -
Innocuously -
Terse -
Inarticulate -
Activities: (choose one)
1.) Write a poem detailing what is feels like to be "dead tired."
2.) Draw a picture of Hal and Charles' camp based on the description in the text. Draw another picture of what you imagine Francois and Perrault's camp would have looked like. Explain what the manner in which the camps are kept tells about the people who own them.
3.) Write a journal entry about a time you didn't listen to someone with more experience than you. What happened? What did you learn?
4.) Imagine you are one of Buck's owners: Francois, Perault, the Scotch half-breed, Hal, Charles, or Mercedes. Write a letter home to a friend telling about your experience in the Yukon. Be sure your letter reflects the personality of the character you have chosen.
5.) Write a dialogue between the Insiders and the Outsiders regarding their situations.
1.) Reread London's first description of Hal and Charles. What do you think will happen to them based on this initial description?
2.) What was Mercedes' reaction when experienced men went though to lighten the load? What does this say about her and about her relationship with her husband and brother?
It's always her way and she is in charge
3.) Compare Charles, Hal and Mercedes to any other characters you've met in other books, movies, plays, television shows, or real life. What traits did Buck have that allowed him to adapt to the north that they lacked?
He has a brain he discipline and strength powerful and
4.) Why do you think London included these three characters in the book? What do they represent?
Toteprasent the south
5.) Why did Buck refuse to rise and lead the team? What did he have that his masters lacked?
He weak he's fed up he knows that there will trouble ahead.
Vocabulary:
Salient -
Callow -
Chaffering -
Apprehensively -
Remonstrance -
Averred -
Jaded -
Voracious -
Cajole -
Innocuously -
Terse -
Inarticulate -
Activities: (choose one)
1.) Write a poem detailing what is feels like to be "dead tired."
2.) Draw a picture of Hal and Charles' camp based on the description in the text. Draw another picture of what you imagine Francois and Perrault's camp would have looked like. Explain what the manner in which the camps are kept tells about the people who own them.
3.) Write a journal entry about a time you didn't listen to someone with more experience than you. What happened? What did you learn?
4.) Imagine you are one of Buck's owners: Francois, Perault, the Scotch half-breed, Hal, Charles, or Mercedes. Write a letter home to a friend telling about your experience in the Yukon. Be sure your letter reflects the personality of the character you have chosen.
5.) Write a dialogue between the Insiders and the Outsiders regarding their situations.