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In the final fight, Buck's repeated attacks at Spitz's throat have failed, so he changes his method.
But Buck possessed a quality that made for greatness—imagination. He fought by instinct, but he could fight by head as well. He rushed, as though attempting the old shoulder trick, but at the last ins...
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Narration Prompt
Write a short narration that traces Buck's conflict with Spitz from restrained rivalry to the final fight. Include what happens to the team along the way.
Discussion Questions
- What changes when Spitz takes Buck's nest, and why might Buck treat this challenge differently from Spitz's earlier attempts to provoke him?
- Spitz attacks Buck when he is vulnerable, while Buck later interferes with Spitz's punishment of Pike. What kind of authority does each dog seem to want?
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Vocabulary
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Having the greatest power or control, as Buck does after defeating Spitz
Item 2
Skill at reaching a goal through clever and sometimes secret plans
Item 3
The position of having more power or authority than every rival
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