whether you would have enjoyed the story more -- or less -- if the man were portrayed in a more sympathetic light. Give several specific reasons to support your opinion

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To Build a Fire

whether you would have enjoyed the story more -- or less -- if the man were portrayed in a more sympathetic light. Give several specific reasons to support your opinion

The man in the story is not a very likeable character. He's pretty much a loner, ignores the advice of his elders, isn't good at thinking, and has no love for dogs.

Asked by irma z #312847 on 4/4/2013 7:09 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/4/2013 7:13 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 4/4/2013 7:13 PM

I don't think I would have enjoyed the story any more if the man were nicer. I think the point of London's stories was to point out the limitations and frailties of man as a species. Man believes he can control nature, beat her when he puts his "superior" brain to work. Part of the enjoyment is to see man put in his place by the awesome force of nature when he disrespects her.

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