To Build a Fire

Why is the dog reluctant to follow the man?

and why does it follow him anyways?

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He hates the guy. The man is a jerk to him and the dog knows what a stupid head he is!

I suppose the above was rather colloquial but that is really what it boils down to. The dog is guided by instinct and the man is guided by a sense of arrogance. The man treats the dog as he treats nature. He lacks respect for both. He is rather a jerk to the dog and really what's the point to that?

A HUGE JERK. TRIED TO KILL THE DOG, BUT IT'S USLESS. (LIFELESS AT LEAST.) I AGREE WITH YOU ASLAN. REALLY I DO.

I dunno.

Hey Aslan. Your name's familiar. And yes... the dog is guided by instinct and the man is guided by a sense of arrogance. I agree with you personally. You're really good at this stuff. How are you so good at this? I wish you a good luck. You should be on jeopardy. You're smart, pays close attention, and is a really great explainer.

Big jerk...rude...rude... rude...rrrruuuuddddeeee....

Thank you Tony.

Hi. I'm Flynn. I'm new here.