Question

How do the man's actions in "To Build a Fire" contribute to the development of the theme that one must respect the natural world and its potential hazards? A The man attempts to capture the dog to use him to warm his hands. B The man builds a fire beneath a tree, not realizing it is heavy with snow. C The man imagines himself arriving at his destination. D The man begins to run through the snow, falling several times.

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is B. The man builds a fire beneath a tree without realizing it's heavy with snow.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The man's actions in "To Build a Fire" contribute to the development of the theme that one must respect the natural world and its potential hazards when The man builds a fire beneath a tree, not realizing it is heavy with snow.

Explanation:

The character of the man in "To Build a Fire" does not listen to the several warnings that he receives through the story, first when the man says that it is a bad idea to go alone in the woods with that weather and then when he does not pay attention to the behavior of the dog who follows his instinct in order to survive.