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Overthinking Balto, Part 1: Representation of Pack Dynamics
This only covers the first movie. Most people don't like the second and third, myself included, and the presence of the wolf pack in Wolf Quest makes this post pointless. Balto 2 and 3 are not really accepted as canon to me. Yes, it is mostly because I'm petty.
There is a giant misconception about wolf pack dynamics. Studies of captive wolves in the 1930s formed the basis for the traditional alpha hierarchy model. This ranking system is really only seen among wolves that have been reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park. (If you don't know these terms, here's a basic run-down:)
Alpha: These are the "top dogs" that eat first and leads the pack more or less by force. Alpha males have their pick of mates and must fight off challengers to retain his position. Alpha females achieve this rank by being the alpha male's mate generally and aren't necessarily the most dominantly aggressive female in the pack.
Beta: They act as the "second-in-command" and eat after the alphas but generally do not breed.
Subordinates: This is the metaphorical "middle class." Most wolves rank here and thus establish hierarchy amongst themselves.
Omega: Perhaps the most well-known role (aside from alpha) is this one. Typically the runt of the litter, it is weaker and smaller than the others, living on the edges of the social circle. They eat last and are often take the brunt of violence or bullying. Some are even described as having noticeable patches of fur missing, and scabbing-over wounds from their packmates.
The idea was created by David Mech, who then spent many years studying wolf packs in the wild after he realized the flaws in his research technique. Contrary to popular belief, wolf packs are family units. The most dominant pair are the parents, with the other members consisting of their pups and sometimes unrelated lone wolves who were allowed to join. Hierarchy is based mainly on seniority, not who wins a fight. As many have stated, calling wolves alphas is like calling human parents alphas of their family. So now that we've debunked alphas, what about the other ranks? "Betas" are often just the oldest pups of the pack, and therefore have the second most authority - which makes sense. Social dynamics here are fluid, however, as one day or in one situation, a "beta" may be dominant to their littermate, but not the next day or in another situation. They are remarkably similar to humans, in this respect. The "subordinates" mostly are juveniles or pups, and the traditional model gets the interactions pretty much correct here. But again, the hierarchy within this section is fluid, not nearly as regimented or "official" as we think. Wolves occupying the “omega” position are not shamed or striving to rise up the ranks, they simply rank lowest, typically due to size and strength. If unrelated wolves are accepted into the pack, this is often the role that they play, which could explain their being treated with a bite more aloofness. The stereotype of the "bullied omega" is almost completely fabricated. There are mixed results of it happening in captivity, and it is non-existent in naturally occurring wild wolf packs. (In some cases, though, the “omega” will be driven from the pack if they consistently challenge senior wolves, or if they're of little use in the hunt or when protecting resources.) Most "aggression" from the breeding pair is technically a parent disciplining their pup, and between the pups, this "aggression" is simply playing. Because wolves have such tough skin and thick fur, they are able to withstand these "attacks" which rarely cause actual damage. Humans simply interpret this roughhousing as violent. The most obvious example of this is in relation to the lowest-ranking wolf, who instead of being viciously attacked, is considered the "comedic relief" and instigator of playtime. Hierarchal eating also isn't present in organic wolf packs, and "David Mech explains that wolves do not have a great deal of dominance behavior within the pack; many of the identified behaviors are food related. Wolves will beg for food from each other as an act of submission, but research indicates the submission may be just as significant as the dominance and have more to do with promoting relationships than actual pack rank" (What Happens to the Old Wolf Pack Leader?).
Obviously, there is a big difference here. Now, as it relates to Balto... No one is surprised that the sled team demonstrates the archaic way of thinking about wolf pack interactions. Steele is the alpha, Kaltag and Nikki are the betas, the three other unnamed dogs are the subordinates, with Star as the omega. (How many times is he reprimanded throughout the movie, often being physically hit? Yeah.) Now, the only wolf pack we really see appears much more in line with what wild wolves really act like. Instead of adults coming together each winter and fighting for dominance, we see a large wolf, two smaller ones, and a pup. This is clearly meant to be a family.
Side Note: A favorite headcanon of mine is that these are Balto's relatives. More specifically, one of his littermates' packs. Lemme know if you wanna go down this rabbit hole because I have a lot here! I mean, like, a WHOLE backstory for Balto and his family.
This next point can be explained by the fact that we're supposed to root for Balto as the protagonist, so they had to make him likeable, but he is much warmer and less domineering in the way he leads the rest of the sled team, reflecting an actual wolf pack relationship. He's the dominant one because he knows more than they do, not because he intimidates and scares them. This movie not only does a great job teaching lessons of self-acceptance (especially to interracial children), but also defines what leadership actually is (instead of dictatorship). All in all, I just think it's really interesting that they applied this stereotypical cutthroat, "bad guy" wolf hierarchy to the just, "good guy" dogs. We don't actually see many wolves (pure or not) in the movie, but the filmmakers still did an excellent job in - accurately - portraying them indirectly.
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You are the Beta. The Beta is the second-in-command, the right-hand of the Alpha. You offer advice and are very smart, but you can be a bit indecisive and a bit too trustworthy.
In a tall building in a busy town, curious eyes watched the world from behind a pair of black curtains in the window of an apartment on the fith floor. This curiosity had been sparked by the news that the person that the Grayson girl would be getting a new neighbor and there were both good and bad sides to this in Casey's opinion. It would be good because her last neighbor had been a total asshole and played his shitty music to loud all the time. On the flipside this new person could be just as bad. She didn't know them and the unfamiliarity made her anxious. Change was never comfortable.
Her blue grey eyes wandered the busy city streets only today was different than most because a big moving truck sat in the way of the moving people causing them to seperate and move around it. It reminded Casey of ants in colony. Still, the black haired girl didn't watch long enough to see anyone but the movers get out. She hadn't the time if she didn't want to eat a burned lunch. Returning to the stove, Casey continued to cook her meal which to others could seem a bit over the top for lunch. Not that she cared. There was never a bad time to make a good old fashioned Romainian meal.
Casey had just plated her rice with meat and gravy when she heard footsteps pounding up the straircase. Likely it was the movers carrying something that couldn't fit in the elevator, which Casey could also hear making it's way up the shaft. Just to confirm her suspisions she proped open her door and peaked out ever so slightly to watch. Sure enough around ten minutes later two large wolves came struggling through the stairway with a large couch. She hummed momentarily in confromation before turning to shut the door. However she was stopped by the ding of the elevator.
Just as Casey turned back to the hall the doors of the elevator opened and an incredibly intoxicating scent overwhelmed her senses. Everything in her tensed and she stood frozen in the doorway. It was like the whole world had stopped and it felt as if fear had flooded every part of her as she watched a handsome boy her age walk out of the elevator. Casey could hear his heart beat, she had his scent, and all she could think to do was run. Immediately she slammed the door shut and pressed her back to the wall holding her chest in panic. Her heart was going a million miles an hour and suddenly she didnt feel hungry anymore. This couldnt be happening.
Casey's mind raced and her face paled. Her breathing grew erratic and she dropped her plate to rush to her room. It felt like she couldn't breathe. Everything was different now. 'No. No this can't be happening...I...I'm not ready....he wont want me....he's not mine..' Her wolf whined at her thoughts and pleaded her to go greet him but her body was stronger than her mind. She would panic in silence.