“To Build a Fire”: An Ecocritical Reading

Authors : Özkan ÇAKIRLAR

Pages : 297-302

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Publication Date : 2014-12-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :A close reading and analysis of the story reveals the fact that the unnamed lonely prospector in the Yukon is well-equipped for reaching his destination safely: although the weather is extremely cold in this quite northern part of the world and the land is full of dangers, the man has necessary clothing, food and equipment in addition to a wolfdog as a company to protect himself from the harsh conditions of the outer world. Moreover, he is bodily fit and personally skilled to make necessary arrangements and take immediate actions to ensure his safety and survival under such difficult conditions.
Keywords : Ecocritical Reading, Jack London