Question

To Build a Fire Lines 377-395 describe the mood conveyed in these lines. Identify words and phrases that convey:

a) Hope
b) Fear
c) Excitement
d) Indifference

Answer 1

Lines 377-395 of 'To Build a Fire' convey a range of emotions including hope, fear, excitement, and indifference.

Step-by-step explanation:

Lines 377-395 of "To Build a Fire" convey a mood of hope, fear, excitement, and indifference.

• Hope: The man who is trying to build a fire feels hopeful that he will succeed and survive.
• Fear: The man is shocked when he realizes he has failed to build a fire, and he feels a sense of impending death.
• Excitement: The man feels excitement when he successfully starts a fire and knows it means life.
• Indifference: The dog exhibits indifference towards the man's struggle and eventually leaves him to find food and fire elsewhere.