"To Build a Fire"
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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"To Build a Fire"
Dylan, Justin, Aldyn, Ryan, Janae, Chasity
The most ignorant man alive...
Questions
- What state does the story take place in?
- What is a newcomer in the land called?
- What kind of dog travels with the man?
- Why does he drop the matches?
- How many matches does he light at once?
!.) Alaska
2.) Chechaquo
3.) Husky given from the detail of the dog.
4.) He cant feel. He stabbed himself trying to get them.
5.) 70
2.) Chechaquo
3.) Husky given from the detail of the dog.
4.) He cant feel. He stabbed himself trying to get them.
5.) 70
Questions
- Where is the old timer from?
- What is the mans name?
6.) Sulphur Creek
7.) His name is unknown
7.) His name is unknown
Theme
- Man vs. Nature
- The mans greatest enemy is himself
- It shows that man can't always conquer
In this story the man thinks he can outdo nature itself. He's too ignorant to understand how dangerous it is to travel alone in such weather. If he would only listen to the old man everything would turn out ok.
Setting
- A man in Alaska
- Traveling to Chilkoot Pass
- Temperature is -70 degr.
The man has never been out in this weather before. He is traveling a long path that sleds have been pulled through, but the snow has covered it so much it cant be seen.
Characterization
- The man is a Direct Character
- The narrator tells the troubles he's been through
- He is also a dynamic character
- At the beginning he thinks he's right and when it...
- comes down to his life he realizes he's wrong
All throughout this story the man experiences trials. He struggles through everything. The reason is, is because he doesn't want to use his natural thinking. Instead he wants to plan ahead and think that he is stronger and can overpower nature. In some situations this would be ok but not with life and death.
Unknown Terms
- Intangible: unable to be touched or grasped
- Cheechako: a newly arrived person
- Frailty: condition of being weak
- Conjectural: the condition of being weak and delicate
- Moccasins: a soft leather slipper or shoe
Unknown Terms
- Jowis: the lower part of a person's or animals cheek
- Appendage: something added or attached to something more important
- Imperative: of vital importance; crucial
- Imperceptible: impossible
Dicussion Questions
- What would you do to stay warm while traveling in freezing weather?
- Do you think a dog would be a good guide?
- What would you do for food while traveling?
How Far would you go?
Would you want a dog to accompany you?
How would you acquire food throughout your travel?
Would you want a dog to accompany you?
How would you acquire food throughout your travel?
Topic Questions
- How could he have prevented death?
- Did you expect him to die in the end?
- How did he make it as far as he did in this weather?
Should he taken the old timers advise?
Where you surprised?
What did he do that was actually logical?
Where you surprised?
What did he do that was actually logical?
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Exposition
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Rising Action
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Climax
Last Sentence
In the final act of desperation he takes off running for the camp, but eventually gives up.
Last Sentence
In the final act of desperation he takes off running for the camp, but eventually gives up.
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Falling Action
Last Sentence
After making this admission, the man dies.
Last Sentence
After making this admission, the man dies.
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Resolution
