To Build a Fire
what motivations do the man's thoughts reveal? how could these lead to a dilemma that advances the plot
To Build A Fire
To Build A Fire
The man has hubris or pride. He thinks that he can outsmart nature and make it to the boys at Henderson Creek. He thinks he knows better than his very apprehensive husky and the old timer's advice. If the man respected nature he would have developed a dilemma in his mind about whether to keep going or not.