# Hans — The Call of the Wild character guide

> Hans in The Call of the Wild by Jack London.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0006-v-the-toil-of-trace-and-trail

## Who they are

John Thornton's other loyal friend and prospecting partner.

## Relationships

### [Buck](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_call_of_the_wild_se/characters/buck)

_friendship_

Hans is a kind companion of John Thornton who treats Buck with warmth and respect.

## In the story

### [For the Love of a Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_call_of_the_wild_se/chapters/vi-for-the-love-of-a-man)

Thornton's partner, helps with the raft and the rapids rescue, acknowledges Buck's ferocity.

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