Question

question 5 of 20
what is one theme of \to build a fire\ by jack london?

a. building a fire is more difficult than it seems.

b. survival requires dependence on others.

c. nature is forgiving.

d. a man is hiking along the yukon trail.

Explanation:

In Jack London's To Build a Fire, the protagonist's fatal mistake is ignoring the advice of an experienced old-timer and traveling alone in the brutal Yukon cold. His death emphasizes that survival in harsh natural conditions relies on listening to others with expertise, making this the story's core theme. Option A is a plot detail, C contradicts the story's portrayal of unforgiving nature, and D is just a basic plot premise, not a theme.

Answer:

B. Survival requires dependence on others.