The man in “To Build a Fire” had been warned that going out in these temperatures without other humans was potentially lethal. Why did he ignore this advice?

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"Jack London is king" Chris McCandlesss

Asked by taylor m #690727 on 1/24/2018 2:48 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/24/2018 3:40 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 1/24/2018 3:40 PM

The man ignored the advice he was given because he was prideful. He was inexperienced and thought he knew it all.