Ernest Hemingway's novella "The Old Man and the Sea" and Jack London's short story "To build a Fire" put both powers on display. ... The main character in "To Build a Fire" finds comfort in the fire that he builds. ... Christ surrendured to defeat similar to the way that Santiago and the man in Jack London's story took defeat. While the images of the crucifixtion are not as apparent in "To Build a Fire" the way that the man handled death matches the way Christ handled death. ... The man in "To Build a Fire" thinks about his boys coming to find him and the comfort of the slee...

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Animal in "To Build A Fire" In Jack London's "To Build A Fire," the different characteristics and natures of man and dog are evident. ... The dog questions the man's authority and commands, wanting to seek shelter and build a fire. ... When the man finally is defeated by the cold the dog waits for him to build a fire, confused at why he has not done so yet. The dog finally acknowledges that the man is dead and doesn't stay with him but turns around and continues on the path to the camp it knew "where were the other food providers and fire providers." ... There is an unmi...

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This is all started when Jack says "His [Piggy's] specs- use them as burning glasses!" ... Especially for Jack and the hunters, the fire was absolutely essential for their mission on the island which was to hunt pig. ... The fire also is used as a rescue signal for any passing ships. ... Or lose-" "They"d build a ship-" The three boys stood in the darkness, striving unsuccessfully to convey the majesty of adult life. ... (p. 200) This shows irony because both Piggy and the conch symbolize civilization and when they both coincidently are destroyed at the same time, there is nothing b...

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