Analysis: The Call Of The Wild Buck

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Being in the Military or even being a part of a team has its challenges which have there ups and downs. In the Call of the Wild Buck is taken from his lovely and caring home. And now he is a mistreated, starved, underestimated, sled team dog who so little care about. In contrast to buck, My dad had to go through pain and fight to stay well and healthy. He had to put himself through many challenges just to stay alive. While my dad and buck are very different they both encountered struggles, deaths, mishaps , and pain but they made it. Everyone, also animals have struggles and perseverance moments it takes hard work, dedication, and faith to make it through the struggles they encountered, like fighting for our country or fighting for helplessly

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