To Build a Fire by Jack London

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

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

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