Question

Read the excerpt from an adaptation of "To Build a Fire." How has the man changed since the beginning of the story?

a) He has begun to fear the dog.
b) He has become desperate and agitated.
c) He has become emotional and sensitive.
d) He has begun hoping for a painless death.

Answer 1

The man in 'To Build a Fire' evolves from being confident and dismissive of the cold to desperate and agitated, finally confronting his mortality.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the excerpts from an adaptation of To Build a Fire, the man has changed since the beginning of the story by becoming desperate and agitated. Initially confident and dismissive of the Yukon's extreme cold, he makes critical mistakes that lead to life-threatening consequences.

His initial lack of concern transforms into a frantic struggle to survive against the merciless cold and his own failing body, culminating in his attempts to kill the dog for warmth and his final acceptance of the impending death.