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There is great significance in the fact that the main character has no name in To Build a Fire. This is so that the reader can relate.
Some literary elements in Jack London's "To Build a Fire" include setting (harsh Yukon winter), point of view (third person limited), symbolism (fire symbolizing life and survival), and foreshadowing (hints at the man's fate throughout the story).
"To Build a Fire" is a short story written by Jack London. The point of view in the story is third person limited, as the narrator is not a character in the story but only relates the thoughts and actions of the protagonist. The narrator is able to see and describe the events of the story as they happen, but is not privy to the inner thoughts and feelings of the other characters.
Jack London's To Build a Fire, a short story, can typically be read in about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on reading speed. If you are asking about a different report cover related to Jack London, please provide more context.
In the story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London, the newcomer in the land is known as "Chechaquo," which means a "newcomer" or "tenderfoot" in the North.
Contextual information about the Klondike gold rush helps readers understand the harsh and unforgiving environment that Jack London's character in "To Build a Fire" is facing. The Klondike gold rush was marked by extreme cold and difficult conditions, reflecting the struggle for survival portrayed in the story. London's purpose in the excerpt is to highlight the power of nature and the vulnerability of man against the forces of the wilderness.
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