The main character in the short story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London is referred to as the man. The man is a chechaquo, which means newcomer. The story describes his travels through extreme weather. As the man walks he has two accidents. He falls through the ice and gets his feet wet. Then, he makes a fire under a tree that is covered in snow. The snow melts and falls in a plop onto his fire putting it out. The weather is extremely cold and the man cannot feel his hands or feet. In a panic the man runs for camp, fearful he will die soon. Running made his blood move in hopes of bringing feeling back to his hands and feet. The man's mind races as he comes closer to death. At one point
The main character in the short story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London is referred to as the man. The man is a chechaquo, which means newcomer. The story describes his travels through extreme weather. As the man walks he has two accidents. He falls through the ice and gets his feet wet. Then, he makes a fire under a tree that is covered in snow. The snow melts and falls in a plop onto his fire putting it out. The weather is extremely cold and the man cannot feel his hands or feet. In a panic the man runs for camp, fearful he will die soon. Running made his blood move in hopes of bringing feeling back to his hands and feet. The man's mind races as he comes closer to death. At one point