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Different points of view about the beating of dogs.

Explanation:

In the novel Call of the Wild, the main character of Buck goes through many different owners. Each owner is slightly different than the one before, and Buck learns something different from each one. Francois is a French-Canadian who knows everything there is to know about sled dogs. He is fair and responsible, and treats Buck well. On the other hand, Hal is inexperienced and violent, and he beats his dogs excessively. Therefore, the two men have very different approaches when it comes to the treatment of their dogs.

a.) it provides a clue to solve the mystery.

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