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To Build a Fire

by Jack London

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To Build a Fire

"To Build a Fire" suggests that death is inevitable, and that to avoid it for as long as possible, one should heed the advice that one is given.

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To Build a Fire

In "To Build a Fire," light symbolizes life and its absence underscores the theme of death. The story's setting during twilight emphasizes the protagonist's impending death, as twilight often...

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