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A major theme of “Fire” is man versus nature, specifically man’s arrogance blinds him to nature and its possibilities.{{sfn|Sipiora|2002|p=161}} | |||
The importance of community as opposed to self-reliance in survival and growth is emphasized in “Fire.”{{sfn|Sipiora|2002|p=161}} | |||
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Revision as of 09:12, 13 September 2021
| “To Build a Fire” | |
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| Author | Jack London |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Adventure, short story |
| Publication date | 1902, 1908 |
“To Build a Fire” is a 1902 short story by Jack London.
Plot
Characters
Major Themes
A major theme of “Fire” is man versus nature, specifically man’s arrogance blinds him to nature and its possibilities.[1]
The importance of community as opposed to self-reliance in survival and growth is emphasized in “Fire.”[1]
Development History
Publication History
Explanation of the Work's Title
Literary Significance and Reception
Awards and Nominations
Adaptations
Citations
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sipiora 2002, p. 161.
Works Cited
See also: Annotated Bibliography.
- London, Jack (2002) [1908]. "To Build a Fire". In Sipiora, Phillip (ed.). Reading and Writing about Literature. Upper Saddle Creek, NJ: Prentice Hall. pp. 149–160.
- Sipiora, Phillip, ed. (2002). Reading and Writing about Literature. Upper Saddle Creek, NJ: Prentice Hall. pp. 149–160.