To Build A Fire Symbolism

Jack London’s “To Build A Fire,” is a stereotypical man versus the wild. The setting in this story is one of the most important things, because it gives the challenges and the obstacles to get over. The setting, though, is not just about what is on the surface, but there are much deeper meaning if looked into. The setting is very symbolic and helps the main character improve his actions and motifs.
The setting helps the man realize his actions and improve them. The main setting is the Yukon. The day is gloomy, the snow is cold, and the temperature is seventy-five below zero. This tundra-like wasteland helps in making the man more humble and regret not having much help. The man tried to do everything he could to survive, but when he realized he was going to die, he accepted death and he regretted the things he had done. At first, The man felt prideful and was not accepting of help. He thought he could travel by himself. What he came to realize, though, was that the man from Sulphur Creek was correct in saying the temperature could become cold so traveling with a partner would have been best. When he is struggling he then regrets not listening to …show more content…
The fire can represent the things to live for. The dog is representing family and close friends that will never leave even if we die. They help with whatever they can but are reluctant to to go into danger. The tree represents the fake friends that help at the beginning, then turn out being a hindrance. The hidden pool represents the people who already hate and just bring everybody down with them. The boys at the end of the journey meant heaven and the final destination. The man would have survived if he would have had help. This points to how everyone needs help in life, but many are too prideful and they go through the cold and snow in life, but they do not quite make it. Without help everyone is