The Call of the Wild Where did man come from? Scientists thought they had answered this simple yet complex question through Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. According to him, living organisms evolved thanks to constant change. Organisms that gained an advantage would reign, while those without would die. Jack London's books of the late 1800s animated this theory through the use of wild animals in a fight for survival. Many, in fact, demonstrate that to survive a species "must" have an edge. In London's book, The Call of the Wild, the harsh depiction of the Klondike wilderness demonstrates that life must adapt to survive. London uses Buck as the first character to justify his theory as he fits well with the hostile North. While at Judge Miller's, the spoiled Buck never worries about his next meal or his shelter; yet, while he is in the freezing Klondike, he has death on his heels. Until his body adapts to the strenuous work of the reins, Buck needs more food than other dogs. To comply he must steal food from his masters. If Buck continues his stealthy work, he will survive. A second example occurs when Thorton owns Buck and Spitz, the service dog, constantly watches the team in a dominant manner. Buck, if insubordinate, runs the risk of dying. He hides, learning Spitz's every tactic. Buck adapts to circumstances until he finally clashes with Spitz in the fight for dominance. By killing Spitz, he gains a supreme air and, in turn, an adaptation against the law of the fang. A third example emerges during Buck's leadership. The novice dog, for Francios and Perrault, cannot be up to the command. So Buck behaves like a master of sled dogs, achieving the goals of Francios and Perrault, conforming to the team. The group plows through the snow, reaching at least forty miles a day. The dogs spend at least two weeks in the wild Klondike. In a certain sense Buck increases the safety of every person and dog. Adapts to the environment and new position. Within The Call of the Wild, Buck must have a part to justify London's theory. In the novel London uses Mercedes, Hal and Charles, a group of very inexperienced and even less equipped city-goers, to represent the likely end of those who don't fit in. . While in Skagway the three have no idea what the Klondike hides. The well-dressed and well-fed crew wants nothing more than wealth and fame. In their effort to