10. How does the conclusion of the story contribute to its overall meaning? Consider the fates of both the man and the dog in your answer.

The story is about survival.... instinct over knowledge. In the end, the dog survives because of its instinct.... the man dies because he wasn't smart enough to heed the signs of nature. It was his hubris that lead to his eventual demise. Nature is indifferent to the man's sense of pride.