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The following question refers to “To Build a Fire” by Jack London. Read the line from the story below and answer the question that follows. It was a steep bank, and he paused for breath at the top, excusing the act to himself by looking at his watch. . Which of the following BEST illustrates the purpose of the line from the story? A. the line illustrates the man is late B. the line illustrates the danger of the cold C. the line illustrates the man’s ego D. the line illustrates the man’s poor health

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I believe the answer is C.

Step-by-step explanation:

For the author is illustrating the mans ego. It was a steep bank, and he paused for breath at the top, excusing the act to himself by looking at his watch. It seems as if the man has done something or something has happened in his life that has caused him to have low self esteem. ( sorry its short)

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