To Build a Fire
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.
Consider the fates of both the man and the dog in your answer.
The man did not heed the message and power of nature. He lacked the "imagination" to know what nature can do if she is not respected. The man dies as a result. The dog has been conditioned by nature to survive, even through man's folly and bad decisions. The dog survives.