First, write an objective summary that gives the reader an overview of the plot in "to build a fire" by
jack london. then write an analysis of how a theme develops in the story. the objective summary
should focus on the plot and include very few details. any details you provide should support the
analysis that you give in the second half of the assignment.
your assignment should include the following elements:
a one-paragraph objective summary that explains all the major plot points of "to build a fire"
a one-paragraph analysis of a major theme in "to build a fire"
examples from the story that support your analysis of the theme
headings that make it clear which part of the assignment is the objective summary and which part is the
thematic analysis
you should have completed a draft of this assignment in the activity before this one. if you haven't done
so, go back and complete that activity now.

Summary. “To Build a Fire” is an adventure story of a man's futile attempt to travel across ten miles of Yukon wilderness in temperatures dropping to seventy-five degrees below zero. At ten o'clock in the morning, the unnamed protagonist plans to arrive by lunchtime at a camp where others are waiting.

Explanation:

  plan: i will begin with a quotation about the importance of unity in a community. then, i will state my claim that an activity will unite our school by creating a shared vision, purpose, and direction. in the body, i will use three main points that describe the different avenues the students can take: through a variety of clubs, through a special event, or through an awareness week. i will provide evidence about other towns that have unity activities and the kinds of events that they include. pictures will illustrate my three main points in action. for the ending, i will restate the main idea in a new way and pose a question to keep the audience thinking.