The call of the wind is a novel by jack london. it focuses on the little buck, a pampered dog who lives with a wealthy family in southern california. during the gold rush, buck is captured, sold, and eventually shipped to alaska. along the way, buck is mistreated, but eventually he learns to survive as a member of a dog sled team. with each nee experience, buck becomes more acquainted with his ancestors instincts, finally, after losing someone he cared about, buck decides to return to living in the wind. which of these statements best represent the theme of the call of the wind? a. a dog learns what its like to be taken from his home and sent far away. b. a dog endures hardship but ends up going back to where he is ment to be. c. a dog is mistreated for his entire life, even as part of a dog sled team. d. a dog discovers the differences between life in california and in alaska.