Answer: the sailor was despondent when he realized he was shipwrecked on a deserted island.
Explanation: despondent means to be in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
In Jack London's "To build a fire" the main theme is Man vs. Nature, the main character is crossing the Alaskan frozen landscape, following the path of the Yukon river. He dismisses the advice of the old-timer and he also doesn't pay attention to his companion, the dog who can feel the threat of the harsh weather. The right answer is the second option.
If this is a true or false question, the answer would be true. Maurice Sendak won the 1964 Caldecott Award for his illustrations in his book, Where the Wild Things Are. He wrote the story and illustrated it himself. At the time, he was considered to be the most distinguished children's book writer and illustrator in the United States. Hope this helps.
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