Question

2. Revise and edit the paragraph. Ensure that your revision avoids unnecessary

passive voice. In this case, you do not have to point out your corrections.
A central role is played in "To Build a Fire" by the narrator. Early in
the story, the main character's lack of imagination is pointed out.
This is very important, as this lack of imagination will do the man
in. Many crucial mistakes are made by the man. A lack of
imagination contributes to these mistakes and costs the man his
life. The narrator suggests this might be the case at the very
beginning of this harrowing tale.

Answer 1

The narrator plays a central role in "To Build a Fire."

Early in the story, he points out the main character's lack of imagination.

This is very important, as this lack of imagination will do the man in.

The man makes many crucial mistakes.

A lack of imagination contributes to these mistakes and costs the man his life.

Step-by-step explanation:

The last sentence* is no longer needed because the narrator's identity was revealed earlier when this passive sentence** was changed to active voice.

* The narrator suggests this might be the case at the very beginning of this harrowing tale.

** Early in the story, the main character's lack of imagination is pointed out.