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==Characters==
==Characters==
===The Man===
===The Man===
The man is the protagonist of the story. He is a “''chechaquo''" or a newcomer to the land.{{sfn|Sipiora|2002|p=149}} He is overconfident and inexperienced, but self-assured because he knows the "facts".{{sfn|Sipiora|2002|p=160}} He travels in the Yukon Territories.{{sfn|Sipiora|2002|p=149}}
The man travels in the Yukon Territories with a husky. He is a “''chechaquo''," or a newcomer,{{sfn|Sipiora|2002|p=149}} making him overconfident and inexperienced, but self-assured because he knows the “facts.{{sfn|Sipiora|2002|p=160}}  


===The Dog===
===The Dog===
The dog is a “big native husky”{{sfn|Sipiora|2002|p=150[}} that accompanies the man along on his journey; the dog operates based on instinct.{{sfn|Sipiora|2002|p=160[}}
The dog is a “big native husky”{{sfn|Sipiora|2002|p=150}} that accompanies the man along on his journey; the dog operates based on instinct.{{sfn|Sipiora|2002|p=160}}


===The Old-Timer===
===The Old-Timer===
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==Adaptations==
==Adaptations==
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*"To Build A Fire" was adapted into a multi-award-winning short film in 2016. The film was made to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the Author of the story Jack London. It was also directed and written by Fx Goby who has won multiple awards from the short film and others as well.
"To Build A Fire" was adapted into a multi-award-winning short film in 2016. The film was made to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of Jack London. It was directed and written by Fx Goby.{{cn}}


==Citations==
==Citations==
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