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To Build a Fire by Jack London
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| Explain why the old-timer’s advice is important to the story and what it reveals about the man’s character. |
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| Describe how the extreme cold acts almost like a character in the story. What role does it play in the man’s journey? |
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| Compare the man’s thinking to the dog’s instincts. What does this comparison show about survival? |
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| Describe the man’s attitude at the beginning of the story and how it changes by the end. |
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| What message does the story send about human pride and respect for nature? |
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| How does Jack London use nature to create tension and suspense? Give examples from the story. |
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| Describe how isolation affects the man’s decisions and emotions. |
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