"to build a fire" by Jack London. essay about the main themes in the book.

Victor Passapera
In the story "to build a fire" there are 3 themes, they are respecting nature because he thinks he is going to survive, and considering results of actions. The main theme is heeding warnings. The themes are shown through the characters actions. The character had an attitude that prevented him from heeding any warnings. He didn't respect nature therefore he died.
His attitude was arrogant and careless, he shows this when he is thinking "the old-timer told me it is not safe for a man to travel alone" but he still did it anyways. He called the old-timer "womanish". He knew…