To Build A Fire Character Analysis

The character, the man, from "To Build a Fire" was arrogant in his decision to face the wild alone. If he had waited for the cold to stop or traveled with someone he might have

survived. He was told it was dangerous. He chose to ignore the advice of others. He believed he was capable of survivin on his own. He brought only the supplies and wore

only the clothing he thought he would need for the cold weather. He had never been in this cold of weather before but felt he had prepared and did what he thought he should

to survive the cold.

The man says this is his first time in this cold of weather and in the wild. This confirms his inexperience and that he is a novice. He knows he is inexerpienced and asks

the advice of others