
He uses the dog only to gain money otherwise, he does not respond to the dog. He seems to take an inner satisfaction out of deliberately tormenting White Fang physically, with jabs and punches and whips, or else tormenting White Fang mentally, with derision and laughter. Smith, who is hated by the world, uses White Fang as an object on which he can vent his own hatred.

Mit-sah Gray Beaver's son he is responsible for training White Fang for the fan-like trace.īeauty Smith A vicious, evil man, extremely hideous in appearance London calls him a "monstrosity." His outer hideousness represents the corruption of his soul. When Gray Beaver comes under the addiction of alcohol, he exchanges White Fang to the vicious and cruel Beauty Smith - simply to get whiskey. Because of this, Gray Beaver is quite willing to give White Fang food, protection, and shelter in exchange for White Fang's obedience and work. Essentially, Gray Beaver respects White Fang because he is a dog of many uses. As such, he will stand in contrast to such savage owners as Beauty Smith and such compassionate owners as Weedon Scott. Gray Beaver represents a type of impersonal master in White Fang's life.


Gray Beaver The Indian who first owns Kiche, White Fang's mother, and the man who later owns White Fang.
