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In "To Build a Fire," the man's reaction to the advice given to him by the "old-timer" demonstrates

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In "To Build a Fire", the man's reaction to the advice given to him by the "old-timer" demonstrates his foolishness and pride.

When the old-timer adviced the man not to venture out alone in the wilderness and to successfully build a fire in his first attempt, the man laughed and thought that needing a companion for the trail is "womanish". He believes that he can venture out on his own without needing any help; his foolish pride caused him his death.
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