Buck A powerful dog, half St. Bernard and half sheepdog, who is stolen from a California estate and sold as a sled dog in the Arctic. Buck gradually evolves from a pampered pet into a fierce, masterful animal, able to hold his own in the cruel, kill-or-be-killed world of the North.
2. John Thornton Buck’s final master, a gold hunter experienced in the ways of the Klondike. Thornton saves Buck from death at the hands of Hal, and Buck rewards Thornton with fierce loyalty.
3. François A French Canadian mail driver who buys Buck and adds him to his team.
4. Hal An American gold seeker, Hal comes to Canada with his sister, Mercedes, and her husband, Charles, in search of adventure and riches.
5. Dave A dog on Buck’s team. Dave becomes ill …show more content…
The man in the red sweater Also known as the man with the club. He metes out discipline to all dogs that will be sold for sledding. Ruthless in his repeated beatings of unruly creatures such as Buck, he maintains composure and control.
7. Spitz Buck’s archrival and the original leader of Francois’s dog team.
8. Perrault A French Canadian who, together with Francois, turns Buck into a sled dog for the Canadian government. Both Perrault and Francois speak in heavily accented English, which London distinguishes from the rest of the novel’s dialogue.
9. Judge Miller Buck’s original master, the owner of a large estate in California’s Santa Clara Valley.
10. Mercedes Charles’s wife and Hal’s sister. Mercedes is spoiled and pampered, and her unreasonable demands slow her, Hal, and Charles on their journey and contribute to its disastrous ending.
11. Charles Hal’s brother-in-law and Mercedes’ husband. Charles shares their inexperience and …show more content…
Sol-leks An older, more experienced dog on Buck’s team.
15. Billee and Joe Billee is another member of the team. He is good-natured and sweet, and he shows Buck how to make a bed in the snow. He is killed by Hal. Joe is Another member of the team, Billie's brother. Unlike Billie, Joe is always snarling and defensive.
16. Manuel A gardener’s helper on Judge Miller’s estate. Manuel kidnaps Buck and sells him in order to pay off his gambling debts.
17. The Scotch half-breed is dead
18. Pike Another member of the team, often referred to as "the malingerer." He rarely gets up on time, and he will steal food and generally undermine the expedition. When Buck becomes leader, he forces Pike to shape up and become a helpful member of the team.
19. Teek and Koona is dead
20. Skeet and Nig Skeet is a motherly Irish setter who belongs to John Thornton. She nurses Buck through his recovery and engages him in play. Nig is a huge black dog who belongs to John Thornton. He has laughing eyes and a good nature.
21. Hans and Pete Pete is one of John Thornton's partners. Hans is also one of John Thornton's partners.
22. Timber Wolf The "wild brother" that Buck meets in the forest. He understands Buck's wild