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To Build a Fire

by Jack London

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To Build a Fire Questions on Irony

To Build a Fire

Examples of irony in "To Build a Fire" include situational and dramatic irony. Dramatic irony is evident as the reader knows the extreme cold's danger, unlike the man who underestimates it....

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To Build a Fire

Determinism and Social Darwinism in "To Build a Fire" highlight man's struggle against nature. The protagonist's ignorance and lack of imagination demonstrate determinism, as his fate seems...

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To Build a Fire

In "To Build a Fire," the man compares himself to the Roman god Mercury while running across the snow. Mercury, known for his speed and as a messenger of the gods, is ironically referenced as the man...

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