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“To Build a Fire”

“To Build a Fire”. By Jack London. Conflict. A struggle between two opposing forces: Man vs. Man (external conflict) Man vs. Nature (external conflict) Man vs. Self (internal conflict). Irony. Dramatic Irony

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“To Build a Fire”

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  1. “To Build a Fire” By Jack London

  2. Conflict • A struggle between two opposing forces: • Man vs. Man (external conflict) • Man vs. Nature (external conflict) • Man vs. Self (internal conflict)

  3. Irony • Dramatic Irony • When there is a contradiction between what a character thinks and what the reader knows to be true. • Usually heightens the sense of conflict. • What examples of dramatic irony can you think of? (from modern movies, TV, etc.)

  4. Why the journey into the frozen north? • In 1896 gold was discovered in the Yukon which sent thousands of prospectors (those searching for gold) north with promises of quick riches.

  5. “To Build a Fire” • Along the Yukon River in the frozen northern wilderness, an inexperienced but confident prospector and his work dog make a long and dangerous journey on foot toward a camp.

  6. 127 Hours – Man vs. Nature • http://youtu.be/OlhLOWTnVoQ Type 1 Trapped alone in the wilderness (desert, frozen north…you decide), on a scale of 1-10…what do you think your likelihood of survival would be and WHY???

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