Question

Which detail from "To Build A Fire" helps develop a theme about the role of experience

A. The man tries to run towards a mining camp when he realizes he could die in the wilderness
B. The man considers the old-timer's comments about not traveling in cold weather a sign of the old-timer's weakness.
C. The man fails to notice that the tree he is building his fire under is heavy with snow.
D. The man attempts to kill his dog to try to warm his hands, but he realizes he is unable to so so.

Answer 1

It is B because i read the book and watched the movie and the man who is freezing to death remembers the old timer's words and regrets not listening.

Answer 2

The detail from "To Build a Fire", by Jack London, that helps develop a theme about the role of experience is option B. The man considers the old-timer's comments about not traveling in cold weather a sign of the old-timer's weakness. The protagonist is going to meet his friends at six. In spite of not knowing anything about the place and the effects of the cold weather and thick snow he sees the old-timer's comments as weakness.