To Build a Fire
How does the conclusion on the story contribute to its overall meaning?
Consider fates of both the man and dog in your answer
Consider fates of both the man and 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 take the advice of those who knew better. Another theme is man's insignificance to the power of nature. The man lacked the imagination to understand that nature does not recognize the hubris of man.