Knowledge or Instinct? Jack London's "To Build a Fire"

Students closely read " To Build a Fire," to explore the use of narrative point of view and debate the distinction between knowledge and instinct. The elements of literary naturalism and how they relate to Jack London's work is examined in this activity.

Concepts

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character analysis, characters, instincts

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character analysis, instinct, juxtaposition, knowledge, omniscient point of view, english language arts

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Grade

9th - 12th

Subjects

English Language Arts

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Lesson Plans

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For Teacher Use

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