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To Build a Fire

Why do you think the protagonist is referred to as "the man" as opposed to being given a name?

why does the man not have a name?

Asked by mariah s #315341 on 4/15/2013 3:43 PM

Last updated by patty h #330373 on 6/27/2013 1:56 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/15/2013 5:08 PM

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Answered by patty h #330373 on 6/27/2013 1:56 PM

Giving him no name makes him more seen as "every man".

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