Jack London's "To Build a Fire"

Paper Summary:

This paper describes the plot in Jack London's story "To Build a Fire" and explains how its plot works to create the main character in the story. The paper summarizes the story and explains how, through the plot, the character finally recognizes that he was wrong and should have heeded the advice of the more experienced travelers.

From the Paper:

"We are told that the man is spending his first winter in Alaska, and the cold does not really register in his mind, for he has no imagination. He understands the things in life, but not the significance of the effect these things will have on him. He knows it is very cold outside, but he does not understand that it could be a matter of life and death. He has his coat, his mittens and earflaps for protection, and matches and bark to build a fire, but he does not realize that perhaps these few items will not be enough to save him from the bitter cold."

More papers on Jack London's "To Build a Fire":

• Analytical Essay # 26459 : "To Build a Fire"
• Book Review # 128260 : "Determinism in London's "To Build a Fire"
• Book Review # 98126 : "To Build a Fire"

APA Citation:

MLA Citation: