In the call of wild why was buck s ability to steal food veiwed by author in a positive light?

The author of The Call of the Wild, Jack London, viewed Buck's ability to steal food positively because it demonstrated Buck's intelligence, resourcefulness, and adaptability. In a harsh environment where survival was difficult, Buck's ability to obtain food for himself and his packmates was essential. London portrays Buck's ability to steal as a means to survive and as an honorable trait, rather than a negative or dishonest behavior.