Question

Which statement best describes the difference in setting between "To Build a Fire" and "Gumption"? "To Build a Fire" is set in a man's home in front of a warm fireplace, while "Gumption" is set on the streets of a major city. "To Build a Fire" is set in a mining camp in the Yukon, while "Gumption" is set at a WPA office in a city. "To Build a Fire" is set alongside a creek in the Yukon, while "Gumption" is set in the fuel office of a coalyard. "To Build a Fire" is set in the wilderness in extreme temperatures, while "Gumption" is set inside a house in a town in winter.

Answer 1

To Build a Fire"" is set in the wilderness in extreme temperatures, while ""Gumption"" is set inside a house in a town in winter."

Explanation:

In both the stories the author has great control over the narration of the events in life which was happened to them while experiencing different situations. The stories use the flashback to narrate the hard experiences they have had during their life in the winter season.

In “To Build a Fire” the main character will explore the area without knowing the wild weather prevailing in that region. The story revolves around the skills needed for survival of human being and how to encounter the nature. In Gumption it is a story between father and son happens inside a house on a winter day.