The Call of the Wild
Chapter 2: The Law of Club and Fang
by Jack London
Buck begins to understand the harsh nature of his new surroundings. Buck is put to work.
Buck begins to understand the harsh nature of his new surroundings. Buck is put to work.
Marilla gives Anne some pleasant news.
Walter and the ladies take a vacation to the sea. Walter approaches Marian regarding his intentions towards Laura.
In the pursuit of greater sailing adventures, Pym and Augustus decide to become stowaways.
Catherine and Isabella spend more time together in Bath. Catherine tells Isabella about Henry Tilney, and Isabella encourages her friend’s crush.
Victor finishes his creature and is frightened by its appearance. He falls ill with a nervous fever after reuniting with Henry, who nurses him back to health and gives him a letter from Elizabeth.
Catherine and Isabella run into James and John, with whom Catherine has conversations with about the ball and the Thorpes.
Mercedes speaks with the Count of Monte Cristo in the garden during the ball.
Marianne still cannot see Willoughby for the blackguard that he is; she wants to believe him innocent, though wavers in her convictions. More of Colonel Brandon’s past is finally discussed.
Pip gives anonymous assistance to Herbert.
Lucy is attacked by a tall thin figure and has two puncture marks on her throat. She continues to act strangely in her sleep. Mina hears that Jonathan is in a hospital in the care of Mr. Peter Hopkins. Jonathan requests she join him and marry him there. Dr. Jack Seward tells about the strange behavior he observers from his lunatic client Renfield.
Victor is melancholy after Justine’s execution and thinks of Elizabeth and his father to keep from thoughts of suicide. The family travels to their home at Belrive and the beautiful scenery cheers him somewhat.
The author discusses the meaning and the existence of ‘place’.
Henry describes the treatment he received while attending West Point.
The Achaeans once again have the upper hand. Hector and Paris prepare to re-enter the field of battle.
The children watch the growth of baby chicks until a hawk comes to prey on them. The Toyman shoots the hawk and buries him next to the dead crow as a warning to evil-doers.
Victor is still depressed and travels to Montanvert hoping that the scenery will boost his spirits. He finds his monster, who eloquently greets him and convinces him to warm himself by a fire in an ice cave where the monster narrates the events of his life.
Hilda and Kenyon talk of religion and prayer.
Joseph, Rawdon and George receive orders.
A youth steals a magic ring from a witch-maiden in order to slay a dragon, but suffers her punishment for the theft.
"The Nature of Slavery." Extract from a Lecture on Slavery, at Rochester, December 1, 1850.
George continues his attempts at join a local club. Reverend Drew asks for George's assistance.
Captain Larsen's, having become more possesive of Maud, excludes the crew from his table. Interference by the captain's brother, Death, results in monetary losses for the Ghost.
A run-in with John Dashwood reveals more about his character and nature.