The novel “Call of the Wild” by Jack London talks about a dog, Buck, navigating the harsh conditions Yukon during Klondike Gold Rush. While Francois, Buck’s owner, maintains the order during a fifty-mile run, Buck frequently rebels and causes shenanigans with other dogs. Spitz, the former lead dog, battles to reclaim his position. One day, another dog, spots a rabbit and gives chase that involves the entire pack. Soon, fifty more dogs from another camp join the pursuit, creating a thrilling hunt. This shows the dog’s joy in embracing their primal instincts.
Motivation for rebellion stems from complex internal factors. Satisfaction from actions or feelings of constraint can spark rebellion. Buck challenged Spitz’s leadership, fostering mutual dislike and rivalry. Buck led rebellions against Spitz, influencing other dogs to steal food, bully, and punish him. Buck's relentless quest for through challenging Spitz's leadership fractured the sled team’s unity, creating disruption and instability in their harsh environment. Buck's constant challenge to Spitz initiated a power struggle within the team, causing anxiety and uncertainty among the other dogs as they were forced to choose sides. Sometimes, rebellion is motivated by a sense of solidarity with others who share similar identities.
Being over-domineering could hinder leadership, leading to poor team dynamics. Team members may resist following leaders who don’t foster collaboration. Spitz harmed dogs obstructing him, ensuring obedience. Buck’s defiance ended Spitz’s reign, inspiring other dogs to courageously resist him. Spitz maintained leadership through intimidation, overpowering opponents as chief sled dog. Buck undermines Spitz by supporting weaker dogs, eroding his authority. Rather than direct attack, Buck strategically paved his path to leadership before the ultimate confrontation, securing his influence early on. Insecurity and competition fears can compel a leader to reassert authority.
Order enables workflow stabable, reduces redundancies, and ensures effective task competition. Team with order can more easily adapt to changes or unexpected challenges. Buck relies on instincts to survive the wild, avoiding fights with Spitz, who threatens him. Francois had to whip the dogs to maintain order and ensure the fifty-mile run. Buck avoids fights, harbors hatred for Spitz, and undermines Francois’ and Spitz’s authority. Francois aimed to maintain the dog order, preventing rebellion due to Buck’s influence. As their owner, he ensures discipline, using whipping if necessary to make the fifty-mile run. Order could not only track progress but also hold members accountable for their contributions.
Buck is a smart dog who uses tactics to make him more popular with the dogs. Buck befriends weaker dogs in the team and protects them from Spitz's harsh discipline. This reduces the dogs' fear and respect for Spitz. Buck's friendly nature and intelligence gain the trust of the other dogs. He slyly undercuts Spitz's authority among the other dogs by siding with the weaker animals in disputes. Thus, he paves the way for his own leadership even before the final confrontation arrives. This helped him effectively undermine the solidarity of the sled team, both through emotional and physical means.
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