A Review Of "To Build A Fire"
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In "To Build a Fire" by Jack London, the setting plays a
significant role throughout the entire short story. Jack London uses
certain techniques to establish the atmosphere of the story. By
introducing his readers to the setting, prepares them for a tone that is
depressed and frightening. Iso ....
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.... the impact the setting
has on the lives of the characters. The gloominess of the setting instills
feelings in the man and the dog, of a constant battle with this world of
depression they are in. Being given no sense of imagination, the man is
only gifted with his practical knowledge. He therefore is shown to lack
the experience and thought to adapt to the conditions encompassing him.
Typically, man never wants to deal with the reality, especially
when it is unpleasant. “But all this-the ....
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