John Thornton can best be described as ... a. Buck's best and most caring owner. c. a friend of Buck's owner who doesn't have enough money to purchase him. b. Buck's owner who is occasionally annoyed by Buck. d. the person that Buck was given to in exchange for $1600.

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Grady Hood

5 January, 12:04

John Thornton can best be described as ... a. Buck's best and most caring owner. c. a friend of Buck's owner who doesn't have enough money to purchase him. b. Buck's owner who is occasionally annoyed by Buck. d. the person that Buck was given to in exchange for $1600.

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Iris Haley · Answer 1

a. Buck's best and most caring owner.

Explanation:

John Torton is the owner of Buck in the story The Call of the Wild, John saved Buck's life and for that reason Buck loves him and admires him, in that matter some time Buck wins John money in order to pay off some debts that he had, they both develop a strong bond throughout the story and become really close.

Rudy Mccall · Answer 2

The correct answer is A) "Buck's best and most caring owner."

John Thorton is one of the character in the short novel "The Call of the Wild" written by Jack London. This novel was published in 1903 and tells the story of a dog "Buck" and its adventures.

In the story, John Thorton is presented as Buck's best owner since he saves Buck from death. Buck stayed with Thorton and they develop a deep affection.