Answer:
In chapter 2, Buck learns to steal food from his owners, which is an example that shows both development and
retrogression. In one way, this decision shows development, because it demonstrates that Buck is willing to do what
it takes to survive in the wild. He is able to learn from the example of the other dogs and adapt his behavior to give
him a better chance of surviving in this case, to get more food to nourish and sustain his body during the trek. At the
same time, this decision also shows that Buck has retrogressed from the dog he once was. As a house dog, Buck
would not have stolen from his owner because the rules and laws that guided his behavior in the judge’s house were
more “civilized.” Buck has given up his pampered lifestyle, and with it, he has also given up part of his moral
character, as stealing for survival takes precedence over doing the “right” or moral thing.
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