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Jack London's "To Build a Fire", 2006.
A summary and analysis of Jack London's short story "To Build a Fire".
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 48.95
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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.
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"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."
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"Young Goodman Brown" and "To Build A Fire", 2002.
A literary analysis and comparison of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown" and Jack London's "To Build A Fire".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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A paper on Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown" and Jack London's "To Build A Fire" which depicts that while they are both set in a forest, they are completely different for they have a separate approach to the stories.
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The Power of Nature in ?To Build a Fire? and ?The Law of Life?, 2006.
This paper details the use and power of nature in two of Jack London's short stories "The Law of Life" and "To Build a Fire."
1,947 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper reviews and analyzes two particular works from American naturalist writer Jack London who focuses on the weakness, vulnerability and impermanence of human beings, juxtaposed against the strength, power and permanence of nature. This paper details the author's use of nature in his short stories, "The Law of Life" and "To Build a Fire." This paper details the common threads in both stories which include the laws and cycles of nature, the power of nature and human beings' fundamental vulnerability to nature's strength and permanence. This paper describes how in both works of writing, London creates nature, in particular the Arctic cold and snow, as a sort of character in and of itself, with which human beings are forced to interact, based on their being forced to respect nature's own power. This paper also contains various portions of text from both works of writing.
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"Within "To build a Fire", then London implies that an animal's instincts, unimpeded by the prideful stubbornness of humans, are superior to those of humans. Animals, for instance, know that they cannot control nature; therefore, they respect it. Humans, on the other hand, having learned to control a great deal of their natural environment and have, therefore lost their fear of all natural environments. Animals like the husky of this story wisely and instinctively respect the power, mystery, and fickleness of nature; people such as the hiker sometimes do not, to their detriment. Because humans adapt to environments, the man attempting in vain to build a fire believes he can adapt himself even to this one, that he will be, somehow, invincible against the freezing temperature."
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"To Build a Fire", 2007.
This paper analyzes the short story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London.
2,766 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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The paper discusses Jack London's short story "To Build a Fire", which pits an ignorant and arrogant newcomer against the frozen landscape of an Arctic winter. The paper portrays the inferior man against the superior natural forces and explains that this indicates London's understanding and great admiration for the natural world. The paper discusses how the human is shown to be consistently flawed and arrogant, while nature is painted as perfect in her unbending and uncaring force. The paper notes the criticism of London's style and substance in this story.
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"Many critics find London's work sophomoric and simple, and yet, his writings have endured over 100 years - a testament to his popularity and classic writing style. One critic notes, "So, for example, critics have often grappled with the relationship between London's socialism and Nietzscheanism, and they have sought to explain how a writer who could achieve the seamless perfection of 'To Build a Fire' could also produce an extraordinary amount of trash" (Pizer 1). While this author views "To Build a Fire "as" perfection, all who read and critique the story do not share his view."
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"To Build a Fire", 2008.
A critical evaluation of Jack London's short story "To Build a Fire".
2,628 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 79.95
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This paper contends that "To Build a Fire", is one of the finest examples of London's fictional brilliance and how his style alone sets him apart as one of the most memorable writers of modern American writing. The author discusses how he admires London's captivating and true-to-life style of addressing the primal relationship between man and the forces of nature and how his frank style should not be underestimated.
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Introduction
Plot
Setting
Character
Theme
Point of View
Style
Conclusion
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"Although the physical setting of the story in the Yukon was pertinent to the plot of the story and the storyline itself, my opinion is that it was not important to the overall meaning. Did the author describe the setting in clear and vivid detail? Yes, absolutely. Did the author depict the setting in such a way as to transport the reader there? Definitely. I had no issues with London's use of the setting itself or how he described it, but in terms of using it to expose some measure of meaning in the story, I think the setting is interchangeable. In other words this same story, allowing for certain necessary adjustments to the plot, could take place anywhere. Anywhere that man could encounter nature that is. London could have placed this man in the desert, the middle of the ocean, in a jungle, on a mountaintop or in a cave and still have been able to express the theme. "
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Building Codes and Fire Sprinklers, 2008.
This paper discusses building codes with regards to fire sprinklers for commercial high risers.
873 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper looks at fire codes in America and specifically at Chicago's fire code. The paper first outlines how recent events have sparked new pieces of legislation geared towards protecting the occupants of commercial high rises. The paper also explains the dangers inherent in high rises not having a sophisticated sprinkler system. In addition, the paper examines auxiliary legislation that aids property owners to keep up-to-date with the new requirements.
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"The building codes for commercial high rises finally appear to be catching up to the dangers that high rise fires present - both to the occupants and to the general public within the vicinity of these blazes. For instance, thanks in part to the relentless efforts of the National Fire Protection Association, there is a growing realization that having sprinklers installed in high rise facilities greatly reduces the likelihood of loss of life while diminishing the total loss of property. Further, ordinances and building sprinkler requirements in both the United States and Canada have led to a dramatic increase in the number of sprinklers sold throughout North America."
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"To Build a Fire", 2004.
A look at the importance of the setting in Jack London?s short story, ?To Build a Fire?.
1,172 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses how London lavishes upon the setting the amount of detail usually reserved for a story?s characters. It examines how the setting is used to thicken the plot and how it fits in with the rest of the 'characters' in the story.
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"In an existential sense, the protagonist in the Jack London?s short story, ?To Build A Fire,? (London, 1956) makes a decision to find his friends by ?six o?clock in the evening.? He follows through on that decision. For the reader, this decision is absurd. The temperatures, near the upper reaches of the Northern Hemisphere, where the narrative occurs, are inhuman. Nobody should have been out in these temperatures, at least without a companion. That?s what ?the old timer at Sulfur Creek? has cautioned. But the man, ?of his own free will,? decides to venture out on this journey. This decision will lead to negative and dangerous consequences?the journey is fraught with danger, even of death. The reader hopes (against fading hope) that the man will succeed in building the fire."
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?To Build a Fire?, 2005.
Discusses this short story by Jack London.
1,124 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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Jack London's story "To Build a Fire" tells the tale of a newcomer to the Alaskan wilderness who is determined to make his way through the frozen Yukon in the depths of winter. This paper examines the story, looking in particular at the reasons why the traveler died in the story. London's disturbing story illustrates the difficulty of traveling in adverse conditions, but more, it shows the foolishness of not listening to advice from people who have more experience and knowledge.
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"London continually uses the landscape and lavish description to show the beauty of the country, and how the beauty hides mortal danger. He writes, "The furrow of the old sled trail was plainly visible, but a dozen inches of snow covered the marks of the last runners" (London). Consistently, the man ignores the signs around him, and the dangers of what he is doing. The sled trails are old because no one else would travel during this kind of weather."
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"To Build A Fire", 2003.
Analyzes the Jack London short story.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 23.95
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This paper shows how fire and warmth are the primary action motivators in the Jack London story, "To Build a Fire". It examines fire as a reality and a symbol operating on several levels.
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"SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FIRE IN "TO BUILD A FIRE"
The life-saving importance of fire which is something that most people in civilized societies do not think about, or at best take for granted, is the primary action motivator in "To Build a Fire" by Jack ..."
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"Don't Fire Them, Fire Them Up", 2006.
This paper serves as a book review of the "Don't Fire Them, Fire Them Up: Motivate Yourself and Your Team" by Frank Pacetta.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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In this article, the writer discusses leadership principles through a review of Frank Pacetta's book 'Don't Fire Them, Fire Them Up: Motivate Yourself and Your Team'. The writer examines Pacetta's presentation of leadership principles for both business and military organizations. Further, the writer points out that Pacetta maintains that ultimately, the proper application of psychology is vital for success in the workplace, for the primary motivational tools all rely upon psychology for effectiveness.
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"In his book, 'Don't Fire Them, Fire Them Up: Motivate Yourself and Your Team', Frank Pacetta presents a unique demonstration of leadership principles that can be used in both a military and non-military environment. As he identifies leadership principles, Pacetta emphasizes that motivation is one of the most vital aspects of leadership and critical to success in both business and military organizations."
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"Don't Fire Them, Fire Them Up", 2006.
This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the book "Don't Fire Them, Fire Them Up" by Frank Pacetta.
1,019 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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In this article, the writer identifies leadership principles and describes their applicability in either a military and non-military situation. The writer compares the principles of management and leadership exhibited by Mr. Pacetta with those principles of leadership found in or demonstrated in their work environment. The writer claims that Pacetta's book is a glimpse into the successful turnaround of a struggling Xerox sales office in Cleveland Ohio in the 1990s. Further, the writer discusses how the author uses several basic principles of management and leadership along with his own unique additions to "fire up" his employees and create a successful organization.
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"Leadership is about winning, but it is also about using common sense to win, and Pacetta offers many bulleted checklists and questions that give managers quick, timely advice. He even offers a concise explanation of every chapter, complete with bullets, at the back of the book for someone who needs quick advice and does not have time to sit down the entire book at once. As the reader moves through the book, they begin to have a greater understanding of Pacetta's methods, why they worked, and how to apply them to their own business (or even personal) situations. The book reads somewhat like a sports team's "rah-rah" message before they head out to the playing field, and partly like a military manual. Pacetta uses this voice effectively to appeal to a wide audience of managers who tend to be male and tend to relate to these types of messages because they are familiar with them at home and in the workplace."
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Civilization and Barbarism, 2008.
A look at the true nature of man in Jack London's "To Build a Fire", Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn" and Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery".
1,653 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper looks at how the true nature of man, one of barbarism, is depicted in three works: Jack London's "To Build a Fire", Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn" and Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery". More specifically, the paper describes how the traveler challenges nature in Jack London's "To Build a Fire" and how Tom and Huck run of with a group of friends to become a barbarous, bloodthirsty gang of thieves in Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn". The paper also describes the population's barbarous nature with their need for the lottery in Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery". The paper shows how these three authors all highlight how the modern world is never far from its barbarous past, no matter how civilized human beings pretend to be.
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"The path that modern people walk, across the balanced precipice between civilized and barbarous is frequently fictionalized. For many authors and readers alike the need to remind one's self of the precarious nature of the human condition comes as a reminder of older wisdom, that of the barbarian and newer realities, those of the modern world. Modern man, by most accounts is simply balancing the fact that he or she is a barbarous animal living within the confines of modern conveniences."
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Jack London, 2004.
This paper explores author Jack London?s literary style, using the short story, ?To Build a Fire?, as one of the best examples of his work.
1,440 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper explains that Jack London?s works have received praise for their vivid descriptions of nature, and of the Klondike Territory in particular, and his works generally deal with the theme of the individual in opposition to an amoral, natural world. The author points out that an interesting perception of the inner logic that functions within London?s work is the analogy to modern sports; the elements within the ethos of modern sports form a foundational perspective for understanding the works. The paper reveals that one of the most important aspects of London?s work is the ?discontinuity? that is revealed between man and nature and between civilization and instinct, which is particularly true with regard to the work, ?To Build a Fire?, where civilization and society are brought into extreme contrast with nature.
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"Howard makes an important point to aid our understanding of naturalism in that naturalism contains within it some essential assumptions; one of the most important being that of ?reality? as an external referential environment that is unquestioned. This runs counter to post-modern theoretical stance, which sees reality as relative and determined by the individual?s perception. The critical literature also emphasizes an exploration of London?s work from a socio-cultural and more time bound point of view."
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Jack London, 2006.
This paper discusses the life of Jack London and the theme of the cruelty of nature in two of his writings "To Build a Fire" and "White Fang".
1,440 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper explains that American author Jack London, who wrote novels and short stories at around the turn of the twentieth century, influenced many of the great authors throughout the twentieth
century. The author points out that Jack London, who was self-educated even learning to read and write on his own, had many life experiences such as being a sailor, working under the hard conditions of mills and factories, spending time as a hobo and joining the Klondike gold rush, which influenced his story writing. The paper reports on the theme of the cruelty of nature in two of London's works "To Build a Fire" and "White Fang" in which man struggles against nature and learns that there are no polite social rules about it but rather it is a cruel world of dog eat dog.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Biography
Cruelty of Nature
Conclusion
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"London's time in the Klondike, however, was quite detrimental to his health. He went back to sailing after this but these experiences in the Klondike formed many of the impressions that were to be later found
in his stories. In his politics, London tended towards socialism. He made a lot of money from his stories and was well known during his lifetime, unlike many authors who have to die to become famous. London died in 1916 and left behind many famous short stories and novels, including famous short stories like "To Build a Fire" which he considered his best work, and novels like "White Fang" and "Call of the Wild" that are still being studied in schools to this day."
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