Jack London's "To Build a Fire"
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CPT O'Reilly
Feb 13, 2009, 10:32:05 AM2/13/09
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What type of conflicts are presented in "To Build a Fire"? How is
this short story an example of naturalism?
this short story an example of naturalism?
Malone, W
Feb 15, 2009, 8:03:56 PM2/15/09
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There are many conflicts in this story and that the conflicts consist
of nature vs man... But the man in the story is very dumb in the fact
that he does not have street smarts. I am saying that this man does
not know much about the land or about the nature. The dog is very
smart in the fact of street smart such as knowing as what to do and
how to survive in the land. But this story is pretty good but the
ending is a little crazy in the fact that the man lost his life. -
Malone
of nature vs man... But the man in the story is very dumb in the fact
that he does not have street smarts. I am saying that this man does
not know much about the land or about the nature. The dog is very
smart in the fact of street smart such as knowing as what to do and
how to survive in the land. But this story is pretty good but the
ending is a little crazy in the fact that the man lost his life. -
Malone
tito
Feb 15, 2009, 10:20:48 PM2/15/09
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Throughout the story there are many conflicts. Nature vs. Man can be
the theme of the story. The main character is faced with death when
confronting nature, for he is stubborn enough to go out by himself in
the freezing weather after being warned. The Man struggles each step
of the way as he travels in search of his friends. But his efforts
weren't enough to overcome nature's path. He even falls in the
freezing water, and was able to get out, but when he attempts to build
a fire everything seems to go wrong and fails to do so by the forces
of nature. (the cold weather numbs his body to the point where he
isn't capable to even set a fire). "To build a fire" is a great
example of Naturalism as the story exemplifies the power of nature.
the theme of the story. The main character is faced with death when
confronting nature, for he is stubborn enough to go out by himself in
the freezing weather after being warned. The Man struggles each step
of the way as he travels in search of his friends. But his efforts
weren't enough to overcome nature's path. He even falls in the
freezing water, and was able to get out, but when he attempts to build
a fire everything seems to go wrong and fails to do so by the forces
of nature. (the cold weather numbs his body to the point where he
isn't capable to even set a fire). "To build a fire" is a great
example of Naturalism as the story exemplifies the power of nature.
Bertman
Feb 16, 2009, 10:27:31 AM2/16/09
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The biggest conflict in the story would have to be man vs nature. The
guy reminds me of a city boy who goes in the woods. He knows nothing
about the woods, and he is scared of many things. He is man for the
city life and not the hard life of living in the woods. The part that
made me laugh was the part where the man tried to build a fire.I kinda
seen this one coming,The man didn't how to take two sticks and a rock
to make a fire. I think if your from city you might want to learn how
to survive in the woods.Over all the story wasn't that bad.
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guy reminds me of a city boy who goes in the woods. He knows nothing
about the woods, and he is scared of many things. He is man for the
city life and not the hard life of living in the woods. The part that
made me laugh was the part where the man tried to build a fire.I kinda
seen this one coming,The man didn't how to take two sticks and a rock
to make a fire. I think if your from city you might want to learn how
to survive in the woods.Over all the story wasn't that bad.
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K-Rona
Feb 16, 2009, 9:25:21 PM2/16/09
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Man vs. Nature/ environment. The main character is stupid he goes out
in the cold weather alone after being told not to. On the trip the man
takes a dog with hi who is very smart and knowledgeable. At the end
the man learns his lesson and ends up dieing. This story is an example
of naturalism because nature wins over man, cause and effect.
in the cold weather alone after being told not to. On the trip the man
takes a dog with hi who is very smart and knowledgeable. At the end
the man learns his lesson and ends up dieing. This story is an example
of naturalism because nature wins over man, cause and effect.
Adam
Feb 17, 2009, 10:10:30 AM2/17/09
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"To build a Fire" was a very good story. The main conflict in this
story is man vs. nature. The man didn't have much street smart. It
almost seems like the dog in the story is smarter than the man. The
dog seems to be very smart. I didn't really like the ending to the
story because the man ended up dying. It shows that nature can
sometimes be very dangerous. In this story it shows that nature can
cause someone to loose their life.
story is man vs. nature. The man didn't have much street smart. It
almost seems like the dog in the story is smarter than the man. The
dog seems to be very smart. I didn't really like the ending to the
story because the man ended up dying. It shows that nature can
sometimes be very dangerous. In this story it shows that nature can
cause someone to loose their life.
Tucker, K
Feb 18, 2009, 1:45:26 PM2/18/09
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There are many conflicts presented in To Build a Fire and I think the
story is a great example of naturalism. Throughout the story the man
faces nature at its best..or worst depending on how you decide to look
at it. Nature seems to be against the man at almost every turn and is
ruthless in its determination. The only feint hope the man has in
making it through the obstacles is the wolf dog he has at his side,
though he is too dumb to take a hint, and so the obstacles and
nature's brutal wrath beats him to death...literally. Naturalism fills
this story because it is the main theme. Nature vs. man is the number
one scenario because it is pure elements against humankind. To Build a
Fire distinguishes that very thoroughly.
story is a great example of naturalism. Throughout the story the man
faces nature at its best..or worst depending on how you decide to look
at it. Nature seems to be against the man at almost every turn and is
ruthless in its determination. The only feint hope the man has in
making it through the obstacles is the wolf dog he has at his side,
though he is too dumb to take a hint, and so the obstacles and
nature's brutal wrath beats him to death...literally. Naturalism fills
this story because it is the main theme. Nature vs. man is the number
one scenario because it is pure elements against humankind. To Build a
Fire distinguishes that very thoroughly.
jermaine mallett
Feb 23, 2009, 11:38:00 AM2/23/09
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The conflicts in the story were internal as well as out because the
man was smart but dumb. It was like he had book sense but no common
sense. How to survive in the outdoors is an example of naturalism.
man was smart but dumb. It was like he had book sense but no common
sense. How to survive in the outdoors is an example of naturalism.
Harrison M
Feb 23, 2009, 9:50:31 PM2/23/09
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The best example that I can explain is man vs wild. One can be book
smart but not have any common sense to make it in nature. The man
doesnt know what to do when he gets into the wilderness.
smart but not have any common sense to make it in nature. The man
doesnt know what to do when he gets into the wilderness.
philm...@yahoo.com
Feb 24, 2009, 8:49:19 PM2/24/09
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there are many conflicts in "to build a fire"... but the main
conflict has to be man vs. nature.. the best example
of naturalism is where he is challenged by nature and
gets beat. but he was not smart in doing so, explaining
why he died
conflict has to be man vs. nature.. the best example
of naturalism is where he is challenged by nature and
gets beat. but he was not smart in doing so, explaining
why he died
fleming
Feb 24, 2009, 10:14:25 PM2/24/09
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conflicts that are presented in the story is for one a stupid guy
going out on his own and also man vs. nature. the stoy shows
naturalism because is depicts the actual nature, and how it would be
hard to survive in the cold weather, especially just by yourself.
IP4U1L
Apr 2, 2009, 9:38:00 PM4/2/09
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many conflicts but the main and most imporant one is common sense. The
man is percieved as a person who does not have any sort of common
sense to keep him alive in harsh conditions. It's cold but the man
doesn't realize how cold it is that leads him to his death. This
mperson has never been outside in this kind of weather. Nature works
as part of the main character testing the man that he shouldn't have
come out and tries to help him notice that its freezing cold by
getting his feet wet. Taking out his fire.
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