In various stories, the setting is crucial and drives the action and behavior presented. Factors such as the time period, place, weather and surroundings can make a significant difference in the success of a story. Specifically, Jack London does an exceptional job of depicting the setting throughout the particular story "To Build a Fire" as if the setting is a character itself. Moreover, in "To Build a Fire," without setting there would be no story initially taking place. Setting is the place and conditions in which something happens or exists. Its' purpose is to allow the reader to visualize ...

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