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Curly

A friendly Newfoundland dog killed by a pack of huskies upon arrival.

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First appearance: Into the Primitive

Curly shows up with force in Into the Primitive. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A good-natured Newfoundland dog who is taken north alongside Buck, later becoming a companion in the early journey.
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In Into the Primitive: A good-natured Newfoundland dog who is taken north alongside Buck, later becoming a companion in the early journey. Later, in II: The Law of Club and Fang: Killed by a husky pack after a fight,…

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Character Web

9 connections

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BUBuckPEPerraultFRFrançoisSPSpitzHAHalCUCurly

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and background characters
  • Protagonist
  • Sled team members

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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